Swedish · Work & Business
Arbete
Work
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
A job, or the activity of working.
Example
Han hittade ett nytt arbete.
He found a new job.
Etymology
'Arbete' comes from the Old French 'arbitre', which was adapted into Swedish in the context of work. The term emphasizes effort or labor.
How & Where It’s Used
'Arbete' is used in formal contexts such as business and law, and is equally prevalent in spoken and written forms. It is understood across Sweden, irrespective of region.