No. 8,493 in Swedish
beredskapen
"The preparedness" or "readiness."
In a sentence
Beredskapen inför vintern är viktig för vår by.
Preparedness for winter is important for our village.
In this context, 'beredskapen' refers to the state of readiness or preparation for a specific situation or period, indicating its importance.
Regeringen diskuterade beredskapen för naturkatastrofer.
The government discussed preparedness for natural disasters.
Here, 'beredskapen' is used to describe the organized measures or plans that are in place to handle emergencies effectively.
De kommenderade trupperna att höja beredskapen.
They commanded the troops to increase preparedness.
In this instance, 'beredskapen' is applied to military readiness or alertness for any potential action or threat.
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