This is the 12477th most frequent Swedish word.
skuggan
"Skuggan" means "the shadow" in English.
Here, 'skuggan' refers to the specific area shaded from direct sunlight.
Jag söker skydd från solen i skuggan.
I seek shelter from the sun in the shadow.
In this sentence, 'skuggan' is used to describe the shade created by the physical presence of the tree.
Skuggan av trädet täcker hela gräsmattan.
The shadow of the tree covers the entire grass lawn.
Here, 'skuggan' is utilized metaphorically to indicate a figurative influence or troubling effect.