This is the 9848th most frequent Swedish word.
gärning
"Action," "deed," or "act."
Here, 'gärning' is used in the context of a specific, commendable action or deed carried out by an individual.
Han blev hyllad för sin modiga gärning.
He was honored for his brave deed.
In this sentence, 'gärningar' is used in the plural to signify actions or deeds as general concepts that contribute to outcomes in life.
Livets gärningar formar vår framtid.
The deeds of life shape our future.
The word 'gärningar' here is used to refer to actions categorized as crimes, emphasizing their legal implications.