noun
en industri
industry
Tillverkning av varor eller tjänster i större skala, ofta med maskiner och arbetskraft på särskilda platser som fabriker.
Definition & meaning
Industri means industry. It can refer to:
- The production of goods on a large scale, especially in factories.
- A particular sector of economic activity, such as the automobile industry.
- Collectively, the businesses involved in manufacturing and production.
Grammar & Word origin
Industri is an en-noun:
- indefinite singular: en industri
- definite singular: industrin
- indefinite plural: industrier
- definite plural: industrierna
The word comes via French from Latin industria, meaning “diligence” or “activity.” It is a single root in modern Swedish, rather than a compound of smaller Swedish words.
Synonyms & antonyms
- tillverkningsindustri — “manufacturing industry”; more specific than industri, as it focuses on making physical goods.
- näringsgren — “economic sector”; broader than industri and can include agriculture and services.
- fabrik — “factory”; a place where goods are made, rather than an entire industry.
There is no exact antonym. hantverk , “craftsmanship,” can contrast with industrial production because it often involves smaller-scale, skilled manual work.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Industri skapar många jobb.noun
Industry creates many jobs.
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