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Word: jobb

Language: Swedish

Definition:
The word "jobb" in Swedish means "job" or "work" in English. It refers to paid employment or a position where a person performs tasks or duties in exchange for compensation. It can be used to describe one's occupation, employment situation, or a task that someone is responsible for.

Synonyms:

• arbete – This is a more general term for "work" or "labor," and it can refer to any kind of effort or activity, not necessarily paid employment.
• tjänst – Often refers to a position or service role, sometimes more formal or tied to official appointments.
• anställning – Focuses more on the concept of "employment" or being employed rather than the job tasks themselves.

Differences:

• "jobb" is informal and commonly used in everyday language, similar to the English "job."
• "arbete" is broader and can mean work in general, including unpaid work or tasks.
• "anställning" emphasizes the status of being employed by a company or organization.
• "tjänst" can sometimes mean an official post or service role rather than just any job.

Example in a sentence:

• Jag söker nytt jobb.
  (I am looking for a new job.)
• Hon gillar sitt jobb som lärare.
  (She likes her job as a teacher.)