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Swedish
Etymology
försörja + -ning
Pronunciation
Noun
försörjning c
- provision of someone's basic (usually economical) needs on a continuous basis, (usually) livelihood
trygga sin försörjning- secure one's livelihood
- 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.
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