No. 3,254 in Swedish
suicide
The Swedish word "suicide" refers to the act of intentionally taking one's own life.
In a sentence
Många coachingprogram fokuserar på att förhindra självmord bland ungdomar.
Many coaching programs focus on preventing suicide among youth.
In this sentence, 'självmord' refers to 'suicide' as an act that people commit, understood in its literal and common context in discussions surrounding mental health.
Hans beslut att åka ensam genom öknen var nästan som ett självmord.
His decision to travel alone through the desert was almost like a suicide.
Here, 'självmord' is used metaphorically to imply an extremely risky or dangerous decision resembling the concept of taking one's life due to its likely dire outcomes.
Talar om självmord kan hjälpa människor att förstå dess orsaker och att hitta stöd.
Talking about suicide can help people understand its causes and find support.
In this example, 'självmord' again represents the act of suicide, but the sentence emphasizes discussing the topic critically to promote awareness and understanding.
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