Vratare

Vratare is the definite plural form of the Swedish noun "vakt" (guard, watchman, goalkeeper). It translates directly to "the guards", "the watchmen", or, most commonly in a sporting context, "the goalkeepers". The singular indefinite form is "en vakt" and the plural indefinite form is "vakter."

The term is frequently used in sports, particularly ice hockey and association football (soccer), when referring to the team's goalkeepers as a collective. It can also be used in a more general sense to describe security personnel or watchmen, but this usage is less common than the sporting context, particularly outside of formal or official situations.

The meaning can often be gleaned from the context in which it is used. For instance, a news article about a hockey team discussing "vratare" likely refers to the team's goalkeepers, while a discussion about security at a museum might refer to guards. The definite plural form implies a specific and known group of goalkeepers or guards.