This is the 12655th most frequent Swedish word.
spadtaget
The Swedish word "spadtaget" means "the groundbreaking" (in the context of starting a construction project) or "the spade stroke" (literally).
In this sentence, "spadtaget" refers to the ceremonial first dig, often marking the start of a construction project.
De tog det första spadtaget för att börja bygget.
They took the first spadtaget to begin the construction.
Here, "spadtaget" is used literally to describe the act of digging with a spade, contributing to the soil's quality.
Varje spadtaget i trädgården gjorde jorden mer bördig.
Each spadtaget in the garden made the soil more fertile.
In this context, "spadtaget" is used figuratively to represent the initiation of a significant event.