This is the 13037th most frequent Swedish word.
tampen
The Swedish word "tampen" means "the end of a rope."
In this sentence, 'tampen' refers to the loose end or a piece of rope, specifically in a nautical context.
Kan du hålla i tampen medan jag hissar seglet?
Can you hold the rope while I hoist the sail?
Here, 'tampen' indicates a rope associated with a flagpole, again denoting its usage as a rope but in a different context.
Jag måste fixa tampen på vår flaggstång.
I need to fix the rope on our flagpole.
In this case, 'tampen' refers to the rope used to secure or handle the boat, emphasizing its application in boating or nautical situations.