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No. 11,032 in Swedish

makthavare

"Makthavare" means "person in power" or "authority holder" in English.

In a sentence

  • Makthavare har ett stort ansvar för sina handlingar.

    People in power have great responsibility for their actions.

    Here, "makthavare" is used as a general term referring to individuals who hold power or authority.

  • Journalister granskar ofta makthavare för att säkerställa transparens.

    Journalists often scrutinize people in power to ensure transparency.

    In this sentence, "makthavare" highlights the subjects of scrutiny, emphasizing their role and responsibilities.

  • Under historien har makthavare ibland missbrukat sin position.

    Throughout history, those in power have sometimes abused their positions.

    Here, "makthavare" indicates historical figures who held positions of power, helping to discuss behaviors associated with authority.

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