No. 2,543 in Swedish
makt
Power; authority; might.
In a sentence
Regeringen har stor makt över landets lagstiftning.
The government has substantial power over the country's legislation.
Here, 'makt' refers to the authority or control that the government possesses in relation to legislative processes.
Hans ord hade makt att förändra människors tänkesätt.
His words had the power to change people's mindset.
In this context, 'makt' signifies the ability or capability to influence others' thoughts or perspectives.
Samlingen gav individerna makt att tillsammans skapa förändring.
The gathering empowered individuals to create change together.
Here, 'makt' encapsulates empowerment, enabling individuals to act collectively towards achieving an objective.
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