No. 3,998 in Swedish
myndighet
"Authority" or "government agency."
In a sentence
Min vän arbetar för en statlig myndighet.
My friend works for a government agency.
Here, 'myndighet' refers to an official organization or agency that performs administrative tasks on behalf of the government.
Att följa myndighetens rekommendationer är viktigt under en kris.
Following the agency's recommendations is important during a crisis.
In this example, 'myndighet' denotes the authoritative institution that issues guidelines or advice in certain situations, such as crises.
Som vuxen har du full myndighet att fatta egna beslut.
As an adult, you have full authority to make your own decisions.
Here, 'myndighet' is used to mean 'authority,' highlighting the capacity or right to act independently or make decisions.
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