This is the 13000th most frequent Swedish word.
säven
"Säven" in Swedish translates to "the sedge" or "the reeds" in English, referring to certain grass-like plants growing near water.
In this sentence, 'säven' is mentioned to describe its visual attribute, emphasizing its role in nature.
Sävens gröna färg lyste i solljuset.
The green color of the reed shone in the sunlight.
Here, 'säven' refers to the plant (reed) typically found by water.
Säven vid sjön böjde sig i vinden.
The reed by the lake bent in the wind.
Here, 'säven' is used metaphorically to describe resilience or toughness.