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Företag

Company

Beginnernoun · neuter

Definition

A business organization that sells goods or services.

Example

Vårt företag ligger i centrum.

Our company is in the center.

Etymology

'Företag' derives from the Swedish verb 'företa', meaning 'to undertake', combined with 'tag', related to a group or effort, indicating the act of undertaking a collective initiative.

How & Where It’s Used

'Företag' is predominantly used in formal business contexts, both in spoken and written communication. The term is universally recognized across Sweden.

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