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noun

ett bidrag

grant

Något man ger för att hjälpa till, till exempel pengar, stöd eller en del av ett arbete.

Definition & meaning

Bidrag is a neuter Swedish noun with several related meanings:

  1. A contribution or input — something someone gives, does, or adds to a shared effort or discussion.
    Example: ett bidrag till diskussionen — “a contribution to the discussion.”

  2. A grant, subsidy, or financial benefit — money provided by an organization or the government, often for a particular purpose or to support someone. Depending on context, it can mean a research grant, a government subsidy, or a welfare benefit.

  3. A contribution toward a cost or cause — a sum of money given to help pay for something or support an activity.

Grammar & Word origin

Bidrag is an ett-word: ett bidrag. Its definite singular is bidraget, and its plural forms are bidrag (indefinite) and bidragen (definite).

It is related to the verb bidra , “to contribute.” Historically, the verb is associated with bi- and dra , but this is not usually treated as a transparent modern compound.

Synonyms & antonyms

The best synonym depends on the meaning:

  • tillskott — an addition or supplement; often emphasizes something added to an existing amount or effort.
  • insats — an effort or contribution, especially a person’s work or participation.
  • stöd — support; broader than bidrag and not necessarily financial.
  • anslag — an allocated grant or appropriation, often from an institution or public body.
  • stipendium — a grant, commonly awarded for study, research, or artistic work.
  • ersättning — compensation or payment; unlike bidrag, it often implies payment in return for something.
  • försörjningsstöd — a specific form of financial assistance for living expenses, rather than a general-purpose grant.

There is no single direct antonym. avslag (“rejection” or “denial”) can describe the refusal of an application for a grant, but it is not the opposite of bidrag itself.

Common phrases & collocations

  • söka bidrag — to apply for a grant or benefit
  • få bidrag — to receive a grant or benefit
  • ge bidrag — to give a contribution or provide funding
  • bidrag till något — a contribution toward something
  • statligt bidrag — a government grant or subsidy
  • barnbidrag — child benefit
  • studiebidrag — a student grant or study allowance
  • bostadsbidrag — a housing benefit

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