This is the 12378th most frequent Swedish word.
skal
"Skal" in Swedish means "shell," "peel," or "rind," depending on the context.
In this usage, 'skal' denotes 'reasons' or 'motives,' pointing towards the cause for an action or decision to be taken.
Man kan av olika skal lämna sitt hus.
One can leave one's house for various reasons.
In this sentence, 'skal' refers to a protective case or covering for an object, specifically a cellphone.
Jag behöver ett skal till min mobiltelefon.
I need a case for my cellphone.
Here, 'skal' refers to the outer layer or rind of a fruit, signifying its physical surface that encases the interior.