This is the 11496th most frequent Swedish word.
nöta
"To wear down" or "to use repeatedly."
Here, 'nöta' is used to describe wearing or using something frequently to the point of causing wear and tear.
Jag gillar att nöta på mina gamla jeans, de blir bara bekvämare med tiden.
I like to wear out my old jeans, they just become more comfortable over time.
In this sentence, 'nöta' expresses the idea of practicing diligently and repetitively to improve a skill.
För att bli bättre på gitarr måste du nöta ackorden varje dag.
To improve on the guitar, you must practice the chords every day.
Here, 'nöta' connotes the process of repeatedly practicing a method until it becomes second nature.