försörjning

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Swedish

Etymology

försörja +‎ -ning

Pronunciation

Noun

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

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.

Declension

Declension of försörjning
nominative genitive
singular indefinite försörjning försörjnings
definite försörjningen försörjningens
plural indefinite försörjningar försörjningars
definite försörjningarna försörjningarnas

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