This is the 7054th most frequent Swedish word.
rot
Root.
Here, 'rot' is used metaphorically to mean the fundamental cause or origin of an issue.
Jag hittade roten till problemet.
I found the root of the problem.
In this sentence, 'rötter', the plural of 'rot', refers to the physical part of a tree anchoring it to the soil.
Trädet har djupa rötter som håller det stadigt.
The tree has deep roots that hold it firmly.
The word 'rötter' symbolizes a connection or sense of belonging to one's origins or home.