This is the 13274th most frequent Swedish word.
tråd
"Tråd" means "thread" in English.
Here, "tråd" is used metaphorically to represent a central theme or connecting element in a narrative.
Den röda tråden i boken håller handlingen samman.
The red thread in the book keeps the story cohesive.
In this sentence, "tråd" refers to a physical sewing thread used in crafting or repairs.
Hon använde en tunn tråd för att sy ihop tygbiten.
She used a thin thread to sew together the piece of fabric.
"Tråd" is used idiomatically here to mean losing one's train of thought or focus during a discourse.