This is the 7982nd most frequent Swedish word.
wik
"Vik" in English means "bay" or "inlet."
In this case, 'viken' is the definite form of 'vik,' showing its use as a noun referring to a bay.
Viken var lugn och stilla under morgontimmarna.
The bay was calm and still during the morning hours.
In this sentence, 'wik' is used to refer to a geographical feature, specifically a bay or inlet.
Fartyget lade till vid en liten wik nära byn.
The ship docked at a small bay near the village.
Here, 'vek' is the past tense of 'vika,' meaning 'to fold,' showcasing the verb form related to the word.