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As a beginner in learning Swedish, it is important to know the common Swedish words used in types of jobs and professions. Knowing these words will help you build your vocabulary, understand job advertisements, and inquire about job opportunities. Once you have developed your language skills, you will be able to write job applications and go through job interviews in Swedish-speaking environments.
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General Professions
Here are the common general professions in Swedish:
| Swedish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| lärare | laːrare | teacher |
| artist | aʈist | artist |
| arbetare | arbɛtarɛ | worker |
| kock | kɔk | cook |
| författare | fœrfatːarɛ | author/writer |
Healthcare professions
Here are some of the most common healthcare professions in Swedish:
| Swedish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| läkare | lɛːkarɛ | doctor |
| sjuksköterska | sjuksjøtɛrːska | nurse |
| tandläkare | tanlɛːkarɛ | dentist |
| psykolog | psykɔːlɔg | psychologist |
Law and politics professions
Here are some of the most common law and politics professions in Swedish:
| Swedish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| advokat | advuːkat | lawyer |
| domare | ˈdɔmarɛ | judge |
| polis | puːliːs | police |
| politisk analytiker | puːlɪtɪsk analʏtiːkɛr | political analyst |
Education professions
Here are some of the most common education professions in Swedish:
| Swedish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| skolledare | ɧuːl-lɛːdarɛ | Principal |
| förskollärare | fœrːskɔlarɛ | pre-school teacher |
| specialpedagog | spɛsjal Pedagog | special education teacher |
| universitetslärare | ynɪvɛrsɪtɛtslɛːrarɛ | university lecturer |
Creative professions
Here are some of the most creative professions in Swedish:
| Swedish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| musiklärare | myˈsiːklɛːrarɛ | music instructor |
| fotograf | fʊtoˈgraf | photographer |
| grafisk designer | grɑfːɪsk dɛsajːnɛr | graphic designer |
| skribent | skriːbɛnt | writer |
Knowing the Swedish names of different professions and the industries they work in, can be very helpful in searching for jobs, writing applications, and making inquiries. Always remember to practice your pronunciation and ask for feedback from native speakers.
Sources
- Swedish Words for Work • How to translate "work" from Swedish to ...
- Swedish occupations and workplaces vocabulary | coLanguage
- Swedish vocabulary: The words and phrases you need to survive ...
Other Lessons
- Geometry
- Basic Phrases in Swedish
- Numbers
- Family
- How to write an informal letter (SFI course C level)
- Fruits
- Time
- Days of the Week
- At the Post Office
- Nature
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