No. 8,658 in Swedish
bortgångna
"Deceased"
In a sentence
De bortgångna kommer alltid att hållas kär i våra hjärtan.
The deceased will always be held dear in our hearts.
In this sentence, 'bortgångna' is used as a plural noun referring to people who have passed away, with a focus on their memory and emotional connection.
Efter att ha besökt kyrkogården diskuterade vi de bortgångnas historia och liv.
After visiting the graveyard, we discussed the history and lives of the deceased.
Here, 'bortgångna' is used to identify deceased individuals, highlighting the group's collective history and making it the subject of discussion.
Boken berättar om bortgångna kungar och drottningar som en gång styrde detta land.
The book tells about deceased kings and queens who once ruled this country.
In this context, 'bortgångna' refers to specific individuals from the past who held significant roles, emphasizing notable figures in historical narration.
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