This is the 3699th most frequent Swedish word.
gärningen
"The deed" or "the act."
Here, 'gärningen' refers to the act or deed at the moment it is being performed, emphasizing the immediate occurrence of the action.
Han blev fångad på gärningen.
He was caught in the act.
In this context, 'gärningen' denotes a specific action or deed, highlighting its nature or characteristics as admirable or noteworthy.
Gärningen som han begick var modig.
The deed he committed was brave.
Here, 'gärningen' refers to the act or deed, encapsulating the overall occurrence or event without emphasizing the timing or characteristics specifically.