This is the 11661st most frequent Swedish word.
pacemaker
A medical device that regulates the heartbeat.
In this context, 'pacemaker' is used in its medical sense, referring to a device used to regulate heart rhythm.
Min far har fått en pacemaker för att hjälpa hans hjärta.
My father has received a pacemaker to help his heart.
Here, 'pacemaker' is used metaphorically to describe someone who is a leader or pioneer in their field.
Han är en verklig pacemaker inom vetenskapen.
He is a true pacemaker in science.
In this instance, 'pacemaker' refers to the category of technology related to the medical device, highlighting its use in a broader technological context.