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hänsyn — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • consideration noun Careful thought given to something before deciding or acting.
  • deference noun Respectful submission to another person's wishes, judgment, or authority.

Senses

hänsyn is used for these senses in English:

  • consideration The tendency to consider others and make allowances for their needs or desires.
  • deference The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.

consideration — full definition

  1. noun Careful thought given to something before deciding or acting.
  2. noun Thoughtfulness and care for the needs or feelings of others.
  3. noun In law, something of value exchanged as part of a binding agreement.

Related Swedish words