No. 8,505 in Swedish
besatthet
"Besatthet" means "obsession" in English.
In a sentence
Hans besatthet av att vinna gjorde honom envis.
His obsession with winning made him stubborn.
In this context, 'besatthet' is used to describe a strong and uncontrollable focus or enthusiasm towards achieving something, leading to determined behavior.
Trots besattheten av detaljer missade han det stora perspektivet.
Despite the obsession with details, he missed the bigger picture.
Here, 'besattheten' refers to an overwhelming concern or fixation on specifics, causing a loss of awareness of broader aspects.
Besatthet kan vara både inspirerande och begränsande.
Obsession can be both inspiring and limiting.
In this general statement, 'besatthet' is used in an abstract sense to describe the nature of being excessively preoccupied or obsessed, highlighting its dual potential.
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