No. 3,452 in Swedish
bortgång
"Bortgång" means "passing" or "death."
In a sentence
Hennes bortgång var en stor förlust för familjen.
Her passing was a great loss for the family.
Here, 'bortgång' is used as a noun to signify the passing or death of a person, emphasizing the emotional impact and loss experienced.
Efter hans bortgång samlades vänner och släktingar för att minnas honom.
After his passing, friends and relatives gathered to remember him.
In this context, 'bortgång' is used to respectfully mention someone's death, typically prompting reflective or commemorative actions.
Det är svårt att hantera en älskad persons bortgång.
It is difficult to cope with the passing of a loved one.
This sentence uses 'bortgång' to express the emotional and psychological challenges associated with a loved one's death.
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