selissä

Selissä is a Swedish word that translates to "in the back" or "on the back." It is a locative case form of the word "rygg," meaning "back." The word is commonly used in various contexts to describe the position of something or someone relative to a person's or an animal's back. For example, "nycklarna ligger i selissä" translates to "the keys are in the back." Similarly, "katten hoppade upp i selissä" means "the cat jumped onto the back."

The usage of selissä is not limited to just physical location. It can also be used metaphorically to indicate a burden or responsibility. "Han har en stor börda i selissä" would mean "He carries a large burden on his back," implying a significant responsibility. The word is a fundamental part of everyday Swedish vocabulary and its meaning is generally straightforward, depending on the surrounding sentence. Understanding this prepositional phrase is key to comprehending basic spatial and conceptual descriptions in the Swedish language.