This is the 13029th most frequent Swedish word.
taktpinnen
The Swedish word "taktpinnen" means "the baton" (used by a conductor to direct musical performance).
Here, 'taktpinnen' is used literally to refer to the baton that a conductor uses to guide musicians.
Dirigenten håller taktpinnen för att leda orkestern.
The conductor holds the baton to lead the orchestra.
In this sentence, 'taktpinnen' is used metaphorically to represent taking leadership or control over a project.
Efter mötet fick hon taktpinnen i projektet.
After the meeting, she got the leadership in the project.
Here, 'taktpinnen' is used symbolically to signify transferring responsibility or leadership to someone else.