No. 8,458 in Swedish
begett
"Begett" means "caused" or "brought about."
In a sentence
Han har begett sig ut på ett äventyr.
He has embarked on an adventure.
Here 'begett' is used to describe the action of setting out or embarking on an adventure, indicating the initiation of such an action.
Drottningen har begett sig till sitt sommarresidens.
The queen has gone to her summer residence.
In this sentence, 'begett' signifies moving or traveling to a specific place, used reflectively to imply the subject made the journey themselves.
De har begett sig hem efter den långa dagen.
They have gone home after the long day.
Here 'begett' is again used to denote the action of traveling, here to one's own home, emphasizing the completion of the day's events followed by travel.
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