This is the 10030th most frequent Swedish word.
hägn
Enclosure, protection, or sanctuary.
In this sentence, 'hägn' refers to a physical enclosure, highlighting its use as a noun to indicate a place of safety or containment.
Djuren lever tryggt inom hägnet.
The animals live safely within the enclosure.
Here, 'hägn' illustrates the concept of a natural protective area, extending the noun's meaning to include areas formed by nature.
Skogsbrynet fungerade som ett naturligt hägn för rådjuren.
The forest edge served as a natural enclosure for the deer.
In this context, 'hägn' is metaphorical, referring to a person's protective and nurturing care, showing its use beyond physical barriers.