This is the 12490th most frequent Swedish word.
skyfall
Torrential downpour.
In this sentence 'skyfall' is used metaphorically, indicating an impending heavy rain.
När himlen mörknade förväntade vi oss snart ett skyfall.
When the sky darkened, we soon expected a downpour.
The word 'skyfall' is used as a noun referring to an abrupt heavy rain.
Ett plötsligt skyfall fick alla att söka skydd.
A sudden downpour made everyone seek shelter.
Here 'skyfall' is a noun, referencing a specific event of heavy rainfall.