No. 1,038 in Swedish

hänsyn

Consideration; regard; thoughtfulness.

In a sentence

Vi måste visa hänsyn till miljön genom att minska vår konsumtion.
We must show consideration for the environment by reducing our consumption.
In this sentence, 'hänsyn' means consideration or regard for something, emphasizing respect and care.
Han tog hänsyn till sina vänners önskemål när han planerade festen.
He took his friends' wishes into consideration when planning the party.
Here, 'hänsyn' implies recognizing and taking into account others' wishes or needs while making decisions.
Läraren bad oss att ta hänsyn till de som arbetar under lektionstid.
The teacher asked us to be considerate of those working during class time.
In this context, 'hänsyn' refers to being mindful or considerate of others' circumstances or efforts.

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