This is the 13655th most frequent Swedish word.
verktyget
"The tool."
Here, 'verktyget' refers to a general tool for a practical task, denoting its singular and definite form.
Jag använde verktyget för att reparera stolen.
I used the tool to repair the chair.
In this sentence, 'verktyget' signifies a specific item required for a job, emphasizing its necessity.
Verktyget som behövs för uppgiften är en hammare.
The tool needed for the task is a hammer.
Here 'verktyget' is used metaphorically, describing a conceptual tool aiding in analytical tasks.