en ledighet
time off
Definition & meaning
Ledighet is a noun meaning time off, leave, or freedom from work or other obligations. It can refer to either a period of absence from work or school, or more generally to having free time.
The exact meaning depends on context: föräldraledighet means parental leave, while studieledighet means study leave.
Grammar & Word origin
Ledighet is a common-gender noun: en ledighet. Its definite form is ledigheten, and its plural is ledigheter.
It is formed from the adjective ledig (“free” or “not occupied”) and the suffix -het , which forms nouns describing a state or quality.
Synonyms & antonyms
- frihet (“freedom”) is broader than ledighet; it can mean freedom in general, not just time away from obligations.
- permission can mean authorized leave or time off, especially from work or school.
- semester usually refers specifically to annual holiday leave.
There is no single exact antonym. Depending on context, arbete (“work”) or tjänstgöring (“duty” or “being on duty”) can contrast with ledighet.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Jag ser fram emot min ledighet i sommar.noun
I'm looking forward to my time off this summer.
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