This is the 6924th most frequent Swedish word.
patent
A "patent" in Swedish refers to an exclusive legal right granted for an invention or idea, preventing others from using, making, or selling it without permission.
Here 'patent' refers to legal rights granted for an invention.
Han ansökte om ett patent för sin nya uppfinning.
He applied for a patent for his new invention.
In this sentence, 'patent' is used metaphorically to describe something clever or excellent.
Idén att använda solenergi är verkligen patent och innovativ.
The idea of using solar energy is truly brilliant and innovative.
The word 'patent' again refers to the legal term, emphasizing its implications.