This is the 12118th most frequent Swedish word.
ringdes
"Ringdes" means "was called" or "phoned" (past tense, reflexive form).
The word 'ringdes' here is used as a reciprocal verb indicating that both subjects called each other.
Vi ringdes varje dag för att diskutera projektet.
We called each other every day to discuss the project.
In this sentence, 'ringdes' is employed in a passive sense to indicate that the authorities were being called.
Under krisen ringdes flera myndigheter för att få hjälp.
During the crisis, several authorities were contacted for assistance.
The word 'ringdes' is again used reciprocally, emphasizing the mutual action of calling one another.