No. 10,042 in Swedish

hämndbegär

The Swedish word "hämndbegär" means "desire for revenge" in English.

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Hans hämndbegär drev honom att söka rättvisa för det begångna brottet.
His desire for revenge drove him to seek justice for the committed crime.
The word 'hämndbegär' is used here as a noun indicating motivation or intent tied to a strong emotion of seeking revenge.
De försökte lugna hennes hämndbegär för att få henne att resonera rationellt.
They tried to calm her desire for revenge to allow her to think rationally.
In this sentence, 'hämndbegär' represents an emotional state that needs addressing or calming due to its intensity.
Jag märkte att hans hämndbegär började avta med tiden, vilket var ett gott tecken.
I noticed that his desire for revenge started to fade over time, which was a good sign.
Here, 'hämndbegär' is used to depict an emotion that can change in intensity, illustrating personal development or emotional progression.

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