This is the 12211th most frequent Swedish word.
saknad
"Saknad" means "missing" or "longing for someone or something absent."
Here, 'saknad' is used to express a feeling of longing or missing someone or something deeply.
Jag känner en djup saknad efter min barndomsvän.
I feel a deep longing for my childhood friend.
In this sentence, 'saknad' conveys the emotional yearning for her homeland.
Hennes saknad efter sitt hemland är tydlig.
Her longing for her homeland is evident.
This usage of 'saknad' highlights the emotional state following someone's departure or passing.