No. 9,848 in Swedish

gärning

"Action," "deed," or "act."

In a sentence

Han blev hyllad för sin modiga gärning.
He was honored for his brave deed.
Here, 'gärning' is used in the context of a specific, commendable action or deed carried out by an individual.
Livets gärningar formar vår framtid.
The deeds of life shape our future.
In this sentence, 'gärningar' is used in the plural to signify actions or deeds as general concepts that contribute to outcomes in life.
Brottsliga gärningar bör alltid rapporteras.
Criminal acts should always be reported.
The word 'gärningar' here is used to refer to actions categorized as crimes, emphasizing their legal implications.

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