No. 12,509 in Swedish
skärpningen
"Skärpningen" means "the sharpening" or "the intensification" in English.
In a sentence
Skärpningen av reglerna hjälpte att minska olyckorna.
The tightening of the rules helped to reduce accidents.
Here, 'skärpningen' is used to refer to the action of 'tightening' or 'strengthening' applied to rules. It showcases its use in a context where rules are made stricter.
Efter skärpningen av budgeten kunde företaget spara mer pengar.
After the tightening of the budget, the company was able to save more money.
In this sentence, 'skärpningen' highlights the act of making the budget stricter or more constrained, showing how the term applies to financial contexts.
Regeringens skärpning av lagarna möttes med blandade känslor.
The government's tightening of the laws was met with mixed feelings.
The term 'skärpningen' here is employed to describe the strict enforcement or adjustment in laws, emphasizing its formal usage in legislative contexts.
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