This is the 7975th most frequent Swedish word.
våldet
"Våldet" means "the violence" in English.
In this sentence, 'våldet' refers to the general concept or instances of violence occurring in society, highlighting its societal impact.
Våldet ökar i samhället och myndigheterna försöker hitta lösningar.
Violence is increasing in society, and the authorities are trying to find solutions.
Here, 'våldet' specifies particular incidents or examples of violence that are reported in the media and are affecting the children's perception.
Barnen är rädda för våldet som de hör om på nyheterna.
The children are afraid of the violence they hear about in the news.
In this usage, 'våldet' signifies violence as an issue that needs addressing for societal safety.