adjective
arbetsam
hardworking
Definition & meaning
Arbetsam means hard-working, diligent, or industrious. It describes someone who works hard and makes a sustained effort.
It can also describe something laborious or demanding, such as a task or a period of life.
Grammar & Word origin
Arbetsam is an adjective:
- en arbetsam person — a hard-working person
- ett arbetsamt arbete — a laborious task
- arbetsamma människor — hard-working people
It is formed from arbete (“work”) and the adjective-forming suffix -sam, which often indicates a characteristic or tendency.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- flitig — diligent; emphasizes steady effort and application.
- hårt arbetande — hard-working; a more literal phrase.
- mödosam — laborious; describes something requiring great effort, not a hard-working person.
Antonyms:
- lat — lazy; the opposite when describing a person.
- lätt — easy; can be the opposite when describing a demanding task.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Hon är arbetsam varje dag.adjective
She is hardworking every day.
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