This is the 1565th most frequent Swedish word.
slag
"Slag" in Swedish can mean "blow," "battle," "kind/type," or "beat," depending on context.
In this example, 'slag' is metaphorically describing an impactful event or setback.
Det var ett hårt slag för hans karriär när han förlorade jobbet.
It was a hard blow to his career when he lost his job.
In this sentence, 'slag' refers to a physical blow or strike someone delivers to another.
Han gav mig ett hårt slag på armen.
He gave me a hard strike on the arm.
Here, 'slag' is used to denote a rhythmic beat in music, emphasizing its artistic context.