This is the 5285th most frequent Swedish word.
eftermäle
"Eftermäle" means "posthumous reputation" or "legacy."
In this sentence, 'eftermäle' refers to the legacy or reputation a person leaves behind after their passing.
Hans eftermäle var att han alltid hjälpte andra.
His legacy was that he always helped others.
Here, 'eftermäle' is used to represent the lasting impact or reputation of a period within a specific field.
Boken beskriver Guldålderns eftermäle i konsthistorien.
The book describes the legacy of the Golden Age in art history.
In this context, 'eftermäle' refers to how the effects or reputation of the project continue to be regarded post-completion.