en bostad
residence · home
En plats där man bor, till exempel ett hus eller en lägenhet.
Bostad (Swedish) translates to "residence" or "housing" in English.
Definition:
A bostad refers to a place where someone lives, such as a house, apartment, or any form of dwelling suitable for habitation. It emphasizes the functional aspect of a living space.
Related words:
- Hem: Translates to "home." While bostad refers more generally to the physical dwelling, hem has a more emotional or personal connotation, implying a place where one feels at home and belongs.
- Lägenhet: Means "apartment" or "flat," specifying a type of bostad.
- Boende: Means "housing" or "residence," often used more abstractly or to refer to living arrangements in general.
- Residens: Usually used to denote an official residence or a prestigious place of living.
Summary:
- Bostad = dwelling/residence (physical place to live)
- Hem = home (emotional, personal space)
Use bostad when referring to someone's place of living in a more objective or neutral way.
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Examples
Han har en ny bostad.noun
He has a new residence.
Anna letar efter en bostad i stan.noun
Anna is looking for a residence in the city.
Familjen vill hitta en ny bostad.noun
The family wants to find a new home.
Mina föräldrar vill hitta en ny bostad i staden.noun
My parents want to find a new home in the city.
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