No. 11,567 in Swedish
omhändertagande
"Omhändertagande" means "care, custody, or taking responsibility for someone or something."
In a sentence
Socialtjänsten har ett ansvar för omhändertagande av barn i behov av stöd.
The social services have a responsibility for the care of children in need of support.
Here, 'omhändertagande' is used as a noun referring to the act of taking care or providing assistance to someone in need.
Hennes omtanke och omhändertagande gjorde att grannar kände sig trygga.
Her thoughtfulness and caretaking made neighbors feel safe.
In this context, 'omhändertagande' is used as a noun to express the nurturing action of an individual ensuring the emotional or physical well-being of others.
Ett omhändertagande av en hund kräver tid och engagemang.
Taking care of a dog requires time and commitment.
Here, 'omhändertagande' is used as a noun denoting the action or process involved in caring and providing for a pet or another entity.
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