This is the 11139th most frequent Swedish word.
mellanhänder
Middlemen or intermediaries.
In this sentence, 'mellanhänder' denotes individuals or parties functioning as go-betweens to facilitate communication or transactions between other parties.
Mellanhänderna hjälpte till att förmedla avtalet.
The intermediaries assisted in mediating the agreement.
Here, 'mellanhänder' refers to entities, possibly businesses or individuals, that handle processes on behalf of another, such as logistics agents or distributors in international trade.
Företaget använde sig av mellanhänder för exporten.
The company used intermediaries for exporting.
In this case, 'mellanhänder' implies participants in a chain, like wholesalers or distribution channels, whose reduction is aimed at improving direct access or reducing costs for farmers.