No. 3,699 in Swedish
gärningen
"The deed" or "the act."
In a sentence
Han blev fångad på gärningen.
He was caught in the act.
Here, 'gärningen' refers to the act or deed at the moment it is being performed, emphasizing the immediate occurrence of the action.
Gärningen som han begick var modig.
The deed he committed was brave.
In this context, 'gärningen' denotes a specific action or deed, highlighting its nature or characteristics as admirable or noteworthy.
Hon ångrade aldrig gärningen.
She never regretted the act.
Here, 'gärningen' refers to the act or deed, encapsulating the overall occurrence or event without emphasizing the timing or characteristics specifically.
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