elbehov

Swedish

Etymology

Compound of el +‎ behov.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈeːl.bɛˌhuːv/
• Rhymes: -uːv
• Hyphenation: el‧be‧hov

Noun

elbehov n

1. electric demand
   • 2023 February 15, Anna Lejestrand, Ny rapport: Så möter vi Sveriges elbehov 2045‎^[1]:

     Rapporten visar att oavsett om elbehovet i slutändan skulle bli högre eller lägre än 330 TWh/år 2045, krävs en verklig kraftsamling av samhället.

     The report shows that whether electricity demand would ultimately be higher or lower than 330 TWh/year in 2045, a real effort by society is needed.

Declension

Declension of elbehov

		nominative	genitive
singular	indefinite	elbehov	elbehovs
	definite	elbehovet	elbehovets
plural	indefinite	elbehov	elbehovs
	definite	elbehoven	elbehovens

Further reading

• elbehov in Svenska Akademiens ordlista (SAOL)