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How to say “function” in Swedish

The usual word is en funktionnoun · function, operation, purpose

funktion

en funktion means “function”, “operation”, “purpose”. The definite form is funktionen, the plural funktioner.

maskinen är ur funktion
the machine is out of order
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Other Swedish words for “function”

English “function” covers more than one idea. Look at what each Swedish word means on its own to pick the right one.

  • function, work, act, serve (as)
    hissen fungerar inte (the lift is out of order (not working))
  • information, task
    enligt uppgift (according to information received)

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