No. 8,517 in Swedish
bestraffningar
"Bestraffningar" means "punishments" in English.
In a sentence
Barnen uttryckte rädsla för stränga bestraffningar.
The children expressed fear of strict punishments.
Here, 'bestraffningar' refers to punishments, indicating a formal or disciplined consequence for actions, often used in educational or disciplinary contexts.
Debatten handlade om huruvida bestraffningar är effektiva i skolan.
The debate was about whether punishments are effective in school.
In this case, 'bestraffningar' again means punishments but indicates a more general or conceptual discussion about their role and effectiveness in educational systems.
Landet avskaffade fysiska bestraffningar för flera år sedan.
The country abolished physical punishments several years ago.
Here, 'bestraffningar' is paired with 'fysiska,' emphasizing the method of punishment and its historical and social implications.
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