This is the 12826th most frequent Swedish word.
stranda
"Stranda" means to run aground or fail in Swedish.
Here, 'stranda' is used to describe an object (the boat) being brought to a halt or grounded, typically due to unforeseen circumstances.
Båten strandade vid kusten efter den starka stormen.
The boat was stranded at the coast after the strong storm.
In this context, 'stranda' is metaphorically used to indicate a process (negotiations) that has ceased progress due to obstacles or difficulties.
Förhandlingarna strandade eftersom parterna inte kunde komma överens.
The negotiations stalled because the parties could not reach an agreement.
Here, 'stranda' is used to express the failure or abandonment of an endeavor caused by encountered challenges.