This is the 6421st most frequent Swedish word.
lyktan
"Lyktan" means "the lantern" in English.
Here, 'lyktan' is used in its definite singular form (the lantern), indicating a specific object.
Barnet tappade lyktan på stigen.
The child dropped the lantern on the path.
The sentence uses 'lyktan' to refer to a distinct, known object combined with an action of placement.
Kan du hänga upp lyktan på kroken?
Can you hang the lantern on the hook?
In this context, 'lyktan' emphasizes the role of the object as the source of light within the surroundings.