No. 13,939 in Swedish
ändamålet
"The purpose" or "the aim."
In a sentence
Ändamålet med mötet var att diskutera framtida strategier.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss future strategies.
Here, 'ändamålet' represents the goal or objective of an action, indicating its intended purpose.
Förändringen gjordes för ändamålet att förbättra arbetsflödet.
The change was made for the purpose of improving the workflow.
In this context, 'ändamålet' is used to specifically denote the reason for an action, illustrating a targeted goal or reason.
Vi måste säkerställa att ändamålet helgar medlen.
We must ensure that the end justifies the means.
Here, 'ändamålet' refers to the ultimate aim or end goal, often discussed in a philosophical or ethical context.
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