This is the 12985th most frequent Swedish word.
sändebud
"Envoy" or "messenger."
Here, 'sändebudet' directly refers to an envoy or messenger, emphasizing the role of conveying information.
Sändebudet anlände med viktiga nyheter från främmande hövdingar.
The envoy arrived with important news from foreign chieftains.
In this sentence, 'sändebud' is modified by a possessive noun ('kungens'), highlighting the envoy's affiliation and ceremonial role.
Kungens sändebud var klädd i praktfull dräkt.
The king's envoy was dressed in a splendid costume.
The word 'sändebud' here is used metaphorically to describe someone acting as a representative advocating for peace.