This is the 13767th most frequent Swedish word.
vänsterbacken
Left back (a defensive position in soccer).
Here, 'vänsterbacken' refers to a position in football (soccer), specifically the player who plays on the left side of the defense.
Vänsterbacken spelade en avgörande roll i matchen.
The left-back played a decisive role in the match.
In this usage, 'vänsterbacken' describes a geographical feature, specifically the slope or embankment on the left side of the road.
Vid olyckan svängde bilen av från vägen in på vänsterbacken.
At the accident, the car swerved off the road onto the left slope.
Here, 'vänsterbacken' denotes the hillside on the left, emphasizing its position relative to the observer.