This is the 13175th most frequent Swedish word.
tomtenisse
A "tomtenisse" is a Swedish Christmas elf or gnome associated with holiday traditions.
Here, 'tomtenisse' refers to the mythical figure associated with Christmas traditions who is believed to assist in holiday preparations.
Tomtenissen lägger paket under granen.
The Christmas elf places gifts under the Christmas tree.
In this sentence, 'tomtenisse' is pluralized to 'tomtenissar,' indicating multiple Christmas elves involved in festive narratives.
Barnen älskar berättelser om tomtenissar.
Children love stories about Christmas elves.
This usage describes the appearance of a 'tomtenisse,' portraying its common depiction in folklore or holiday imagery.