This is the 13814th most frequent Swedish word.
vågorna
"Vågorna" means "the waves" in English.
In this sentence, 'vågorna' refers to literal ocean waves.
Vågorna slog mot strandens klippor.
The waves crashed against the rocks of the shore.
Here, 'vågorna' is used metaphorically to describe successive bursts of applause.
Vågorna av applåder fyllde salen.
The waves of applause filled the hall.
In this scenario, 'vågorna' pertains to radio waves or frequencies.