en vård
care
Att ta hand om någon eller något, ofta för att bevara hälsa, ge hjälp eller se till att allt mår bra.
Definition & meaning
Vård means care, especially care provided to someone who is ill, injured, elderly or otherwise in need of support.
It can also mean care or maintenance of something, such as a garden or a building.
Grammar & Word origin
Vård is an en-word: en vård, vården. It is usually uncountable in the sense of medical care.
The word is related to the verb vårda , “to care for” or “look after.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- omsorg — “care” or “concern”; emphasizes attention and consideration, rather than medical treatment.
- skötsel — “care” or “maintenance”; often used for looking after things, animals or plants.
- behandling — “treatment”; refers more specifically to a medical intervention.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Hon jobbar med vård på sjukhuset.noun
She works in healthcare at the hospital.
Behöver du vård just nu?noun
Do you need care right now?
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