This is the 12877th most frequent Swedish word.
styrman
"Styrman" means "mate" or "helmsman" (a ship's officer responsible for navigation).
Here, 'styrman' is used to denote the professional role of a mate in the navigation of a ship.
Styrman navigerar skeppet genom stormen.
The mate navigates the ship through the storm.
In this context, 'styrman' is used to describe a person's occupation, emphasizing a familial connection.
Min farfar arbetade som styrman för ett stort rederi.
My grandfather worked as a mate for a large shipping company.
This use of 'styrman' illustrates the specific responsibilities inherent in the role.