No. 10,898 in Swedish
livsverk
"Livsverk" means "life's work" in English, referring to someone's major achievement or lifelong endeavor.
In a sentence
Hans livsverk är ett museum som firar kulturens rikedom.
His life's work is a museum that celebrates the richness of culture.
In this sentence, 'livsverk' refers to the effort and dedication over a person's lifetime to accomplish this museum, emphasizing their passion and commitment.
Som artist är varje tavla en del av hennes livsverk.
As an artist, every painting is part of her life's work.
Here, 'livsverk' highlights how she views each of her paintings as integral components contributing to her overarching lifetime achievements.
Boken som han skrev blev hans livsverk och inspirerade många.
The book he wrote became his life's work and inspired many.
In this context, 'livsverk' implies the singular creation that encapsulates his most significant contributions and legacy.
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