This is the 13048th most frequent Swedish word.
tappas
"Tappas" means "to be lost" or "to be dropped" in English.
In this sentence, 'tappas' is used in its passive form to indicate that the glass is being dropped or falls off the table without specifying an agent performing the action.
Glaset tappas från bordet.
The glass is dropped from the table.
Here, 'tappas' signifies the potential of losing one's balance, implying accidental falling or loss.
Hon tappas om hon inte håller balansen.
She will fall if she doesn't keep her balance.
In this context, 'tappas' is used to show that the apple is being dropped in a passive construction, identifying the object affecting the action.