This is the 11409th most frequent Swedish word.
nollstrecket
"The zero mark," often referring to the freezing point or a baseline in measurements.
In this sentence, 'nollstrecket' refers to the freezing point or zero degrees on a temperature scale, commonly Celsius, and is used to describe temperature changes.
Temperaturen sjönk under nollstrecket i natt.
The temperature dropped below zero last night.
Here, 'nollstrecket' metaphorically represents zero marks or its proximity in a points or score table, indicating a low rank.
Att göra ett mål var viktigt för laget, som låg nära nollstrecket i poängtabellen.
Scoring a goal was crucial for the team, which was close to the zero mark on the points table.
This usage of 'nollstrecket' emphasizes the physical property of water freezing at zero degrees Celsius, highlighting a scientific context.