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Buss

Bus

Beginnernoun · common

Definition

A large road vehicle that carries many passengers.

Example

Jag åker buss till jobbet varje dag.

I take the bus to work every day.

Etymology

'Buss' comes from the Latin 'omnibus', meaning 'for all', which referred to a mode of transport accessible to the public. Its usage in Swedish dates back to the late 19th century.

How & Where It’s Used

'Buss' is used in both formal and informal contexts, common in spoken language about public transport. It is well understood across Sweden.

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