This is the 14008th most frequent Swedish word.
ökänd
Notorious.
Here, 'ökänd' describes a person who is known for undesirable actions or traits, emphasizing notoriety.
Den ökände rånaren greps av polisen efter en lång jakt.
The infamous robber was caught by the police after a long chase.
In this sentence, 'ökänd' characterizes the dictator as widely recognized for negative or contentious reasons.
Boken handlar om en ökänd diktator och hans styre.
The book is about an infamous dictator and his regime.
'Ökänd' in this context is used to describe a location with a reputation for undesirable events.