No. 9,708 in Swedish
gengäld
"Gengäld" means "compensation" or "requital" in English.
In a sentence
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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