This is the 6505th most frequent Swedish word.
marit
"Marit" is a Swedish given name, derived from "Margareta," meaning "pearl."
'Marit' in this sentence is used as a proper noun to refer to a specific individual by name.
Marit är en vän till mig.
Marit is a friend of mine.
'Marit' in this case functions as an adjective meaning 'disastrous' or 'troubled', derived from an older expression.
Havet såg marit ut efter stormen.
The sea looked disastrous after the storm.
Here, 'Marit' is again used as a proper noun, directly addressing the individual by name.