This is the 13174th most frequent Swedish word.
tomte
"Tomte" is a Swedish mythological creature resembling a gnome or elf, traditionally associated with protecting farms and bringing Christmas gifts.
Here, 'tomte' refers to 'Santa Claus' or 'Father Christmas', commonly associated with the tradition of leaving gifts during Christmas.
Tomten lämnade presenter under granen.
The Santa Claus left presents under the tree.
In this sentence, 'tomte' describes a 'gnome', a mythical creature often featured in Scandinavian folklore associated with household and nature spirits.
Vi såg en tomte i skogen som satte ner en korg.
We saw a gnome in the forest placing down a basket.
Here, 'tomte' again represents a gnome or house spirit believed to assist with household tasks.