No. 11,356 in Swedish
mörkertalet
The Swedish word "mörkertalet" refers to the "unknown or unreported number of cases" in a given context, such as unrecorded statistics or hidden occurrences.
In a sentence
Mörkertalet för brott som inte rapporteras är svårt att uppskatta.
The dark figure of crimes that are not reported is hard to estimate.
Here, 'mörkertalet' refers to the unknown quantity of crimes that remain unreported, showing a statistical or societal usage.
Vi måste förstå mörkertalet för att skapa bättre hälsoåtgärder.
We need to understand the dark figure to develop better health measures.
In this context, 'mörkertalet' indicates the hidden number or rate in health-related statistics, influencing policy or decision-making.
Mörkertalet bland dem som inte söker hjälp är oroande.
The dark figure among those who do not seek help is worrying.
Here, 'mörkertalet' is applied to an aspect of psychological or social phenomena, highlighting unseen or unaddressed aspects of an issue.
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