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ett bud

courier

Ett förslag om vad något kan kosta, ofta vid köp eller försäljning.

Definition & meaning

The Swedish word bud is a versatile noun that carries several different meanings depending on the context:

  1. A bid or offer: In commercial contexts, such as an auction or a real estate sale, it refers to the amount of money someone is willing to pay.
  2. A messenger or courier: It can refer to the person who delivers a package, letter, or message.
  3. A message or word: It can mean the actual information or news being sent from one person to another.
  4. A commandment or religious law: In a moral or religious sense, it refers to a divine rule, such as "The Ten Commandments" (De tio budorden).

Grammar & Word origin

The word bud is a neuter noun (ett bud). In its definite form, it becomes budet. The plural form remains the same: bud (indefinite) and buden (definite).

Etymologically, it is of common Germanic origin, related to the Swedish verb bjuda , which means to offer, invite, or command. It is cognate with the English word "bid" and the German word "Gebot".

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms

  • For an offer/bid: anbud , offert , erbjudande .
  • For a messenger: budbärare , kurir , sändebud .
  • For a message: meddelande , besked , hälsning .
  • For a commandment: befallning , påbud , regel .

Antonyms

  • In bidding context: motbud (counter-offer).
  • In command context: förbud (prohibition/ban).

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Examples

Ett bud kom med paket idag.noun

A courier came with a package today.

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