This is the 8367th most frequent Swedish word.
avtjänade
"Avtjänade" means "served" (as in serving a sentence).
In this sentence, "avtjänade" again refers to the act of serving a judicial sentence, emphasizing the context of behavior during the service period.
Fången avtjänade sitt straff med gott uppförande.
The prisoner served his sentence with good behavior.
"Avtjänade" is used here similarly to denote serving time in a corrective facility, focusing on the individual's experience.
Hon avtjänade sin tid i fängelset.
She spent her time in prison.
Here, "avtjänade" is the past tense of the verb "avtjäna," which means "to serve," referring to serving a prison or judicial sentence.