This is the 12990th most frequent Swedish word.
sänke
A "sänke" is a fishing sinker or weight used to sink a fishing line or bait in water.
In this sentence, 'sänke' refers to a fishing weight used to sink the bait in water when fishing.
Fiskaren fäste ett tungt sänke vid fiskelinan.
The fisherman attached a heavy sinker to the fishing line.
Here, 'sänke' is used metaphorically to describe an action or element that reduces the zeal or spirit of others, often creating a somber mood.
Hans kommentar fungerade som ett sänke för gruppens entusiasm.
His comment acted as a damper for the group's enthusiasm.
In this context, 'sänke' once again refers to a literal sinker, specifically one made of lead, used for fishing.