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No. 9,708 in Swedish

gengäld

"Gengäld" means "compensation" or "requital" in English.

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  • Hon hjälpte mig med ett projekt, och i gengäld hjälpte jag henne med städningen.

    She helped me with a project, and in return, I helped her with the cleaning.

    The word 'gengäld' here signifies a reciprocal action or favor, indicating the exchange of help or assistance between two parties.

  • Hennes gengäld för det hårda arbetet var en välförtjänt semester vid havet.

    Her recompense for the hard work was a well-deserved holiday by the sea.

    In this sentence, 'gengäld' refers to a reward or a payback for effort or services rendered, highlighting the concept of earning something due to one's actions.

  • Vi bestämde oss för att dela våra kunskaper, så i gengäld för hans expertis i matematik, lärde jag honom grunderna i franska.

    We decided to share our knowledge, so in return for his expertise in mathematics, I taught him the basics of French.

    The usage of 'gengäld' here emphasizes a mutual exchange of skills or knowledge, showcasing collaborative sharing and mutual benefit.

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