en konsult
consultant
En person som ger råd och hjälp i sitt arbete till andra, ofta inom ett visst område.
Definition & meaning
A consultant: a person hired to provide expert advice or services, often in a specialized field such as business, IT, or engineering. A konsult may be self-employed or work for a consulting firm.
Grammar & Word origin
Konsult is a common-gender noun:
- en konsult — a consultant
- konsulten — the consultant
- konsulter — consultants
- konsulterna — the consultants
The word comes through French from Latin consultare, meaning “to consult” or “deliberate.” It is not normally divided into meaningful parts in modern Swedish.
Synonyms & antonyms
- rådgivare — an adviser; emphasizes giving advice, while a konsult may also carry out practical work.
- expert — an expert; emphasizes specialized knowledge, not necessarily a consulting role.
There is no direct antonym.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Mina föräldrar pratar med en konsult.noun
My parents are talking to a consultant.
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