This is the 11984th most frequent Swedish word.
ratten
"The steering wheel."
Here, 'ratten' refers to the steering wheel of a vehicle, used in the context of driving.
Han greppade ratten hårt och började köra.
He grabbed the steering wheel tightly and started driving.
In this example, 'ratten' refers to the knob on a radio device, which is used to adjust settings such as volume or tuning.
Ratten på radion är trasig, så vi kan inte ändra volymen.
The knob on the radio is broken, so we cannot change the volume.
Here, 'ratten' signifies the helm or steering wheel specific to a boat or ship, emphasizing its role in navigation.