No. 1,177 in Swedish
bekämpa
"Bekämpa" means "to combat" or "to fight against."
In a sentence
Vi måste bekämpa klimatförändringarna tillsammans.
We must combat climate change together.
Here, 'bekämpa' means to actively fight against or address an issue to reduce its effects.
De arbetar för att bekämpa fattigdom i samhället.
They work to combat poverty in society.
In this context, 'bekämpa' involves taking actions or implementing measures to reduce or eliminate poverty.
Myndigheterna vidtar åtgärder för att bekämpa brottslighet.
The authorities are taking measures to combat crime.
Here, 'bekämpa' is used to describe actions aimed at preventing or addressing criminal activities in society.
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