försörjning

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Swedish

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Etymology

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försörja +‎ -ning

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [fœ̞ˈʂœ̞rːjnɪŋ]
  • (nonstandard, nonetheless common) IPA(key): [fœ̞ˈʂɵrːjnɪŋ] or [fɵˈʂɵrːjnɪŋ]

Noun

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försörjning c

  1. provision of someone's basic (usually economical) needs on a continuous basis, (usually) livelihood
    trygga sin försörjning
    secure one's livelihood
  2. supply, provision (of electricity, material, or the like, on a continuous basis)
    elförsörjningen till Gotland
    the electricity supply to Gotland

Usage notes

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Both senses can be understood as "provision of what someone/something needs." Usually, livelihood (as a means to get what one needs) is implied when of a person.

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