No. 10,030 in Swedish

hägn

Enclosure, protection, or sanctuary.

In a sentence

Djuren lever tryggt inom hägnet.
The animals live safely within the enclosure.
In this sentence, 'hägn' refers to a physical enclosure, highlighting its use as a noun to indicate a place of safety or containment.
Skogsbrynet fungerade som ett naturligt hägn för rådjuren.
The forest edge served as a natural enclosure for the deer.
Here, 'hägn' illustrates the concept of a natural protective area, extending the noun's meaning to include areas formed by nature.
Under hans hägn blommade trädgården och blev en fristad för fjärilar.
Under his care, the garden flourished and became a haven for butterflies.
In this context, 'hägn' is metaphorical, referring to a person's protective and nurturing care, showing its use beyond physical barriers.

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