This is the 12358th most frequent Swedish word.
självbiografi
Autobiography.
Here 'självbiografi' refers to a book written by a person about their own life, which is its direct meaning.
Jag läste en självbiografi om en berömd konstnär.
I read an autobiography about a famous artist.
In this sentence, 'självbiografi' denotes the act of creating one's autobiography, emphasizing the process of expression and reflection.
Att skriva en självbiografi kan vara terapeutiskt för många.
Writing an autobiography can be therapeutic for many.
The use of 'självbiografi' highlights the source of the life story, specifically indicating personal recounting of one's experiences.