nounnoun
en lag
team
En grupp personer som samarbetar för att nå ett gemensamt mål, ofta inom sport eller arbete.
Swedish Word: lag
English Explanation:
In Swedish, "lag" primarily means "law" or "act". It refers to a system of rules created and enforced by social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior. For example:
- "En lag mot diskriminering" means "a law against discrimination."
Additionally, "lag" can also mean "team" or "crew," especially in sports or group activities. For example:
- "Ett fotbollslag" means "a football team."
Summary:
| Meaning | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Law / Act | Rules established by authorities | "Lag om arbetsmiljö" (Work environment act) |
| Team / Crew | Group of players or collaborators | "Ett lag i innebandy" (A floorball team) |
Synonyms & Differences:
- For law:
- Synonym: "rätt" (meaning "right" or "justice"), but "lag" specifically means the formal law.
- For team:
- Synonym: "grupp" (group), but "lag" usually implies a group working together, often in sport or tasks.
The exact meaning depends on the context.
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Examples
Vårt lag vann matchen igår.noun
Our team won the match yesterday.
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