This is the 12926th most frequent Swedish word.
surströmmingen
Surströmmingen: Fermented Baltic Sea herring, a traditional Swedish food.
In this sentence, 'surströmmingen' is used as the direct object of the verb 'smaka', conveying the action of tasting the fermented herring.
Jag har aldrig vågat smaka surströmmingen.
I have never dared to taste the fermented herring.
Here, 'surströmmingen' is subject of the sentence, focusing on its sensory characteristics such as smell and taste.
Surströmmingen luktar väldigt starkt, men smakar bättre än den doftar.
The fermented herring smells very strong but tastes better than it smells.
In this example, 'surströmmingen' is utilized in a historical context as a food item that persists over time, illustrating its cultural significance.