This is the 8517th most frequent Swedish word.
bestraffningar
"Bestraffningar" means "punishments" in English.
Here, 'bestraffningar' refers to punishments, indicating a formal or disciplined consequence for actions, often used in educational or disciplinary contexts.
Barnen uttryckte rädsla för stränga bestraffningar.
The children expressed fear of strict punishments.
In this case, 'bestraffningar' again means punishments but indicates a more general or conceptual discussion about their role and effectiveness in educational systems.
Debatten handlade om huruvida bestraffningar är effektiva i skolan.
The debate was about whether punishments are effective in school.
Here, 'bestraffningar' is paired with 'fysiska,' emphasizing the method of punishment and its historical and social implications.