This is the 7021st most frequent Swedish word.
protesten
"The protest."
Here, 'protesten' is used in its singular form and refers to an organized expression of objection or resistance.
Protesten mot det nya förslaget var mycket högljudd.
The protest against the new proposal was very loud.
In this sentence, 'protesten' signifies a specific act of objection that has been dismissed.
De ignorerade protesten och fortsatte med sina planer.
They ignored the protest and proceeded with their plans.
The usage of 'protesten' here highlights a physical event organized in objection, demonstrating a direct communal action.