noun

ett samarbete

cooperation

När två eller flera personer arbetar tillsammans för att nå ett gemensamt mål.

Definition & meaning

Samarbete means cooperation or collaboration: the act of working together to achieve a shared goal. It can also refer to an ongoing partnership between people, organizations, or countries.

Grammar & Word origin

A neuter noun: ett samarbete.

  • Indefinite: samarbete
  • Definite: samarbetet
  • Plural: samarbeten
  • Definite plural: samarbetena

It is formed from the prefix sam-, meaning “together,” and arbete , meaning “work.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • samverkan — cooperation or interaction, often emphasizing coordinated efforts between parties.
  • samarbete has no exact antonym, but motarbete means acting against or obstructing someone’s efforts.

Common phrases & collocations

  • samarbeta — to cooperate or collaborate.
  • nära samarbete — close cooperation.
  • internationellt samarbete — international cooperation.
  • ett gott samarbete — a good working relationship or successful cooperation.

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Examples

Vi har ett bra samarbete i skolan.noun

We have good cooperation at school.

Vårt samarbete fungerar mycket fint.noun

Our cooperation works very well.

Samarbete mellan olika grupper kan göra arbetet lättare.noun

Cooperation between different groups can make the work easier.

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