This is the 10887th most frequent Swedish word.
livnär
"Livnär" means "to sustain or support oneself."
Here, 'livnär' is used to describe the act of earning sustenance or survival for entities based on specific means.
De små företagen livnär sig på lokal handel.
The small businesses sustain themselves through local trade.
In this sentence, 'livnär' refers to how the subject supports themselves economically.
Han livnär sig som musiker.
He makes a living as a musician.
The term 'livnär' in this context illustrates how animals sustain themselves through consumption.