firma
When talking about businesses in Danish, you'll often hear the word firma. It's a very common and practical word for any type of company or firm. You can use it in many contexts, whether you're talking about a small local business or a large corporation. Remember that it's a neuter noun, so it takes the article 'et'.
When talking about businesses in Danish, you'll often hear the word firma. It's a very common and practical term. While you might also encounter words like virksomhed or forretning, firma is a great go-to for most situations where you'd say 'company' or 'firm' in English. It's straightforward and widely understood.
When talking about a business in Danish, you'll most often hear the word firma. It's a very common and versatile word that can refer to any type of company or firm.
For example, if you're talking about a small business, a large corporation, or even a professional service, firma works well. It's similar to how you might use "company" or "firm" in English.
When talking about a business in Danish, the word you'll most often hear is firma. It's a really common and versatile word that covers all sorts of businesses, from a small shop to a large corporation. So, whether you're referring to a company, a firm, or just a business in general, firma is your go-to word. You'll hear it in everyday conversations and see it in official contexts too.
firma 30 सेकंड में
- Common word for business or company.
- Used in both formal and informal contexts.
- Essential for discussing work, commerce, or organizations.
§ What 'firma' means
The Danish word 'firma' is a noun. It's a very common and useful word, especially if you're talking about work, business, or economy in Denmark. In simple terms, 'firma' means 'company', 'firm', or 'business organization'. It's used to refer to any kind of commercial enterprise, from a small local shop to a large international corporation. Think of it as the general term for a business entity.
- DEFINITION
- A business organization
You'll hear 'firma' used in many everyday situations. For example, if you're talking about where someone works, you might say 'Jeg arbejder for et firma' (I work for a company). If you're discussing the economy, you might talk about 'nye firmaer' (new companies) or 'små firmaer' (small businesses).
Han startede sit eget firma sidste år.
Translation hint: He started his own company last year.
§ When to use 'firma'
'Firma' is a versatile word. Here are some common situations where Danes use it:
- Referring to an employer: When you talk about the place you or someone else works.
- Discussing business in general: If you're talking about the business world, the economy, or different types of businesses.
- Identifying a specific company: While you might use a company's actual name, 'firma' can be used as a general placeholder.
- In official contexts: For example, when filling out forms or discussing legal entities.
Vores firma producerer møbler.
Translation hint: Our company produces furniture.
Hun søger arbejde i et internationalt firma.
Translation hint: She is looking for work in an international company.
Don't confuse 'firma' with other related words like 'butik' (shop) or 'virksomhed' (enterprise/activity). While a 'butik' is a specific type of 'firma', 'firma' is a broader term. 'Virksomhed' can sometimes be used synonymously with 'firma', but 'firma' is generally more focused on the organizational entity itself.
So, when you need a general word for 'company' or 'business' in Danish, 'firma' is your go-to word. It's clear, widely understood, and fits most contexts where you'd use its English equivalents. Keep practicing with these examples, and you'll quickly master its use!
§ Understanding 'Firma' in Danish
Alright, let's talk about the Danish word 'firma'. This is a super useful word because it means 'firm' or 'company' in English. Pretty straightforward, right? It's a noun, and it's an 'et' word, which means it uses 'et' as its indefinite article. If you're just starting out, knowing the gender of Danish nouns is important for using the correct articles and adjectives later on.
- DEFINITION
- A business organization, a company, or a firm.
§ How to Use 'Firma' in Sentences
Now, let's get into how to actually use 'firma' in a sentence. It's pretty similar to how you'd use 'company' in English. You can talk about working for a company, owning a company, or a company doing something.
Han arbejder for et nyt firma.
Hint: 'Han' (He), 'arbejder' (works), 'for' (for), 'et' (a), 'nyt' (new).
Vores firma er stort.
Hint: 'Vores' (Our), 'er' (is), 'stort' (big).
Hun ejer et succesfuldt firma.
Hint: 'Hun' (She), 'ejer' (owns), 'et' (a), 'succesfuldt' (successful).
§ Grammar and Prepositions with 'Firma'
Let's dive a bit into the grammar and prepositions you'll often see with 'firma'.
- 'For et firma' (for a company): This is very common when you're talking about employment.
Jeg arbejder for et stort firma i København.
Hint: 'Jeg' (I), 'arbejder' (work), 'i' (in), 'København' (Copenhagen).
- 'I et firma' (in a company): You might use this to talk about being located within a company or generally part of a company's structure.
Der er mange ansatte i dette firma.
Hint: 'Der er' (There are), 'mange' (many), 'ansatte' (employees), 'dette' (this).
- 'Til et firma' (to a company): Less common, but you could use it when something is directed or sent to a company.
Vi sender pakken til firmaet i morgen.
Hint: 'Vi' (We), 'sender' (send), 'pakken' (the package), 'i morgen' (tomorrow).
Notice how 'firmaet' is used here. When 'firma' is definite (the firm), it becomes 'firmaet'. This is a standard Danish grammar rule for 'et' nouns.
§ Plural Form of 'Firma'
The plural of 'firma' is also 'firma'. Yes, you heard that right! It doesn't change. This is pretty handy, as you don't have to worry about adding different endings.
Der er mange firmaer i denne by.
Hint: 'by' (city). Wait a minute! I made a mistake here. The plural of 'firma' is actually 'firmaer'. My apologies! It's good to catch these things. Let me correct that example for you.
Der er mange nye firmaer i denne by.
Hint: 'nye' (new).
Keep practicing these simple sentences, and you'll get the hang of 'firma' in no time. It's a fundamental word for talking about business in Danish. God fornøjelse (Enjoy yourself)!
§ Understanding 'Firma'
In Danish, the word 'firma' is a common and useful term. It simply means 'a business organization' or 'company'. You'll hear and see this word a lot in Denmark, so it's good to get familiar with it early on.
- DEFINITION
- A business organization
Han arbejder for et stort firma.
Translation hint: He works for a big company.
Mit firma laver software.
Translation hint: My company makes software.
§ Similar words and when to use this one vs alternatives
While 'firma' is very common, Danish has other words that can also mean 'company' or 'business'. Knowing the differences will help you sound more natural.
- 'Virksomhed': This is another very common word for 'business' or 'enterprise'. It's often used in a more formal or official context, especially in business administration or legal documents. Think of it as 'enterprise' in English. It's a bit broader than 'firma' and can refer to the activity of doing business as well as the organization itself.
Denne virksomhed har mange ansatte.
Translation hint: This enterprise has many employees.
- 'Selskab': This word also means 'company', but it has a slightly different nuance. It can refer to a legal corporate entity, like a 'limited company' (an 'A/S' or 'ApS' in Danish). It can also mean 'society' or 'social gathering'. So, context is key here.
De stiftede et nyt selskab.
Translation hint: They formed a new company (legal entity).
- 'Forretning': This term often refers to a 'shop' or a 'store' (a retail business), but it can also mean 'business' in a more general sense, especially the act of doing business or a specific business deal.
Han har en lille forretning i byen.
Translation hint: He has a small shop in town.
§ When to use 'firma'
'Firma' is your go-to word for a general 'company' or 'firm'. It's versatile and widely understood. When you are just starting out and want to refer to a business organization without getting into legal details or specific types of establishments, 'firma' is almost always correct and natural. It's less formal than 'virksomhed' and more specific to an organization than 'selskab' or 'forretning'.
Think of 'firma' as the everyday word you'd use in most conversations. If someone asks you where you work, saying 'Jeg arbejder i et firma' (I work in a company) is perfectly natural and understood.
How Formal Is It?
"Min virksomhed producerer møbler."
"Hvilket firma arbejder du for?"
"Jeg skal på mit sted i morgen."
"Min far har en stor butik."
"Det er en god biks, de har."
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
- Pronouncing the 'r' too strongly like in English 'firm'. In Danish, it's a softer, almost unrolled sound.
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Jeg arbejder for et stort firma.
I work for a large company.
et is the indefinite article for common gender nouns.
Hendes firma laver møbler.
Her company makes furniture.
hendes means 'her' (possessive).
Har du dit eget firma?
Do you have your own company?
dit eget means 'your own' (singular, common gender).
Firmaet er nyt.
The company is new.
-et is the definite article suffix for common gender nouns.
Mange firmaer søger nye medarbejdere.
Many companies are looking for new employees.
-er is a common plural ending for nouns.
Vores firma har kontor i København.
Our company has an office in Copenhagen.
vores means 'our'.
Han startede et lille firma.
He started a small company.
startede is the past tense of 'at starte' (to start).
Dette firma sælger biler.
This company sells cars.
dette means 'this' (common gender).
Jeg arbejder for et stort firma i København.
I work for a large company in Copenhagen.
Hans firma producerer møbler af høj kvalitet.
His firm produces high-quality furniture.
Vi startede vores eget firma sidste år.
We started our own business last year.
Firmaet tilbyder mange gode karrieremuligheder.
The company offers many good career opportunities.
Hun er direktør for et internationalt firma.
She is the director of an international firm.
Firmaet har en stærk markedsposition.
The company has a strong market position.
Mange firmaer søger nye medarbejdere lige nu.
Many companies are looking for new employees right now.
Han er ansat i et firma, der udvikler software.
He is employed by a firm that develops software.
Efter årtiers dedikeret arbejde annoncerede det hæderkronede firma stolt sin forestående børsnotering, hvilket markerede en ny æra med global ekspansion og øget markedspåvirkning.
After decades of dedicated work, the reputable firm proudly announced its upcoming IPO, marking a new era of global expansion and increased market impact.
På trods af et udfordrende økonomisk klima formåede firmaet at fastholde sin position som markedsleder gennem innovative strategier og en urokkelig forpligtelse over for kundetilfredshed.
Despite a challenging economic climate, the company managed to maintain its position as market leader through innovative strategies and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.
Fusionen mellem de to teknologigiganter resulterede i dannelsen af et nyt, magtfuldt firma, der var klar til at omforme det digitale landskab og sætte nye standarder for branchen.
The merger between the two tech giants resulted in the formation of a new, powerful firm, poised to reshape the digital landscape and set new industry standards.
Bestyrelsen drøftede indgående firmaets etiske retningslinjer, idet de understregede vigtigheden af at opretholde integritet og gennemsigtighed i alle forretningsmæssige transaktioner.
The board thoroughly discussed the company's ethical guidelines, emphasizing the importance of maintaining integrity and transparency in all business transactions.
Den pludselige direktørudskiftning rystede firmaet i dets grundvold, men en ny ledelse lovede at genoprette tilliden og styre skibet mod en lysere fremtid med fornyet vision.
The sudden change in CEO shook the firm to its core, but a new leadership promised to restore confidence and steer the ship towards a brighter future with renewed vision.
Med en ambitiøs vækststrategi i hånden planlægger firmaet at udvide sine aktiviteter til nye internationale markeder og cementere sin status som en global aktør inden for sektoren.
With an ambitious growth strategy in hand, the company plans to expand its operations into new international markets and cement its status as a global player in the sector.
Firmaets forsknings- og udviklingsafdeling arbejder utrætteligt på at udvikle banebrydende løsninger, der kan revolutionere branchen og imødekomme fremtidens komplekse udfordringer.
The firm's research and development department works tirelessly to develop groundbreaking solutions that can revolutionize the industry and meet the complex challenges of the future.
På generalforsamlingen blev der fremlagt en detaljeret rapport om firmaets økonomiske præstationer, der viste en imponerende stigning i overskuddet og en solid balance i regnskabet.
At the general meeting, a detailed report on the company's financial performance was presented, showing an impressive increase in profit and a solid balance sheet.
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
"at starte et firma"
to start a company
Min bror vil gerne starte et firma næste år. (My brother wants to start a company next year.)
neutral"at drive et firma"
to run a company
Det er svært at drive et firma i dag. (It is difficult to run a company today.)
neutral"et familieejet firma"
a family-owned company
Mange små firmaer er familieejet. (Many small companies are family-owned.)
neutral"et internationalt firma"
an international company
Hun arbejder for et stort internationalt firma. (She works for a large international company.)
neutral"et etableret firma"
an established company
De har været et etableret firma i mange år. (They have been an established company for many years.)
neutral"at overtage et firma"
to take over a company
Han planlægger at overtage sin fars firma. (He plans to take over his father's company.)
neutral"at sælge et firma"
to sell a company
De besluttede at sælge firmaet sidste år. (They decided to sell the company last year.)
neutral"firmaets hovedkvarter"
the company's headquarters
Firmaets hovedkvarter ligger i København. (The company's headquarters are located in Copenhagen.)
neutral"at fusionere med et andet firma"
to merge with another company
Vores firma skal fusionere med et andet firma. (Our company is going to merge with another company.)
neutral"firmafest"
company party
Vi skal til firmafest på fredag. (We are going to a company party on Friday.)
neutralसुझाव
Learn the basic meaning
Firma means 'company' or 'firm'. It's a very common word.
Pronunciation practice
The 'i' in firma is like the 'ee' in 'see'. The 'a' is like the 'a' in 'father'. Stress is on the first syllable.
Singular and plural
The singular is 'et firma' (a company). The plural is 'firmaer' (companies).
Definite form
The definite singular is 'firmaet' (the company). The definite plural is 'firmaerne' (the companies).
Example sentence 1
Jeg arbejder i et stort firma. (I work in a big company.)
Example sentence 2
Hvilket firma ejer du? (Which company do you own?)
Example sentence 3
Vi har mange firmaer i Danmark. (We have many companies in Denmark.)
Common phrases
Firmafest (company party) and firmabil (company car) are common.
Similar words
Other words for company include 'virksomhed' and 'selskab', but firma is very general.
Don't confuse with 'firm'
While 'firma' can mean 'firm', its most common use is simply 'company' or 'business organization'. Don't confuse it with the English adjective 'firm'.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालBoth 'firma' and 'virksomhed' can mean 'company' or 'business'. However, 'virksomhed' is often used for larger, more established organizations, while 'firma' can be used for smaller businesses or even a department within a larger company. Think of 'firma' as a more general term. For example, you might say 'mit firma' (my company) even if it's a small operation. You can say 'Jeg arbejder i et stort firma' (I work in a big company) or 'Han har startet et nyt firma' (He has started a new business). But for a very large corporation, 'virksomhed' might feel more natural.
Yes, 'firma' can absolutely refer to a sole proprietorship. If you run a business by yourself, you can still call it 'mit firma'. For example, 'Jeg driver et lille firma alene' (I run a small company by myself).
'Firma' is a neuter noun in Danish, which means it takes the article 'et'. So, it's 'et firma', not 'en firma'. For example, 'Et nyt firma er åbnet i byen' (A new company has opened in the city).
The plural of 'firma' is 'firmaer'. For example, 'Der er mange firmaer i Danmark' (There are many companies in Denmark).
You'll often hear 'et firma' (a company), 'mit firma' (my company), 'vores firma' (our company), 'et lille firma' (a small company), 'et stort firma' (a big company). You can also say 'at drive et firma' (to run a company) or 'at starte et firma' (to start a company).
In most common usage, 'firma' almost exclusively refers to a business organization. While it might have very archaic or specialized uses, for A1 learners, it's best to stick to its primary meaning of a business or company.
Here are some examples:
- 'Jeg arbejder i et firma.' (I work in a company.)
- 'Hun ejer et firma.' (She owns a company.)
- 'Vi skal besøge et firma i morgen.' (We are going to visit a company tomorrow.)
'Firma' is a neutral term, suitable for both formal and informal contexts. You can use it in a business meeting or in casual conversation with friends.
The word 'firma' comes from Latin 'firmare', meaning 'to make firm' or 'to confirm'. It entered Danish through German and has been used to describe a business for a long time.
While 'firma' itself isn't part of many common idioms, you might hear phrases like 'firmafest' (company party) or 'firmabil' (company car), which are straightforward compound words. So, it's more about combining it with other words than using it in a figurative sense.
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Which word means 'a business organization'?
'Firma' is the Danish word for a business organization.
My father works for a large ____.
In this sentence, 'firma' fits as it means a business organization.
Choose the correct Danish word for 'company'.
'Firma' means company or business.
The word 'firma' means 'cat' in Danish.
'Firma' means 'a business organization', not 'cat'. The Danish word for 'cat' is 'kat'.
If you work at a business, you work at a 'firma'.
Yes, 'firma' is the Danish word for a business or company.
A small shop is a 'firma'.
Yes, 'firma' can refer to any business organization, big or small.
Listen for 'firma' and understand the context of working for a company.
Listen for 'firma' and 'ansatte' (employees) to understand the question about company size.
Listen for 'firma' and 'producerer møbler' (produces furniture) to get the meaning.
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Mit firma har kontorer i flere byer.
Focus: firma
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Hvad laver dit firma?
Focus: firma
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Jeg vil gerne starte mit eget firma.
Focus: firma
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He started a new company last year.
Which company do you work for?
The company has many employees.
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Mit firma producerer møbler.
Focus: producerer
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Vi søger et nyt firma til samarbejde.
Focus: samarbejde
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Dette firma er kendt for god service.
Focus: kendt
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Imagine you are applying for a job. Write a short paragraph introducing yourself and mentioning the type of firm you are looking to join, and why.
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Sample answer
Jeg er en erfaren marketingkonsulent med en stærk baggrund inden for digital strategi. Jeg søger et innovativt firma, der værdsætter kreativitet og teamwork, da jeg tror på at opnå de bedste resultater gennem et inspirerende arbejdsmiljø.
Describe a successful Danish firm you know of (it can be real or imagined). What makes it successful? What does it produce or offer?
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Jeg kender et succesfuldt dansk firma ved navn 'Nordic Design Solutions'. De specialiserer sig i bæredygtige møbler af høj kvalitet. Deres succes skyldes deres fokus på miljøvenlige materialer, tidløst design og en stærk kundeservice, som har opbygget et loyalt kundegrundlag.
You are writing a complaint to a firm about a faulty product. Write a short email outlining the issue and what you expect them to do.
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Sample answer
Kære Firma X, Jeg skriver for at klage over et defekt produkt, som jeg købte den 1. maj. Efter kort tids brug er produktet holdt op med at fungere. Jeg forventer, at I enten reparerer produktet eller udsteder en fuld refusion.
Hvad er firmaets primære mål ifølge teksten?
Read this passage:
Et nystartet firma inden for grøn energi har netop modtaget en stor investering. Deres mission er at udvikle innovative løsninger til reducering af CO2-udledning. Virksomhedens direktør udtaler, at de forventer at ansætte yderligere 20 medarbejdere inden for de næste seks måneder for at kunne imødekomme den stigende efterspørgsel på deres produkter.
Hvad er firmaets primære mål ifølge teksten?
Teksten nævner, at deres mission er 'at udvikle innovative løsninger til reducering af CO2-udledning'.
Teksten nævner, at deres mission er 'at udvikle innovative løsninger til reducering af CO2-udledning'.
Hvorfor har firmaet oplevet en markant vækst i overskuddet?
Read this passage:
Den årlige rapport fra et kendt dansk firma viser en markant vækst i overskuddet. Dette skyldes primært en succesfuld udvidelse til nye markeder i Asien og en forbedret effektivitet i produktionsprocesserne. Firmaet planlægger nu at investere en del af overskuddet i forskning og udvikling for at fastholde deres konkurrencefordel.
Hvorfor har firmaet oplevet en markant vækst i overskuddet?
Teksten angiver 'en succesfuld udvidelse til nye markeder i Asien og en forbedret effektivitet i produktionsprocesserne' som årsager til væksten.
Teksten angiver 'en succesfuld udvidelse til nye markeder i Asien og en forbedret effektivitet i produktionsprocesserne' som årsager til væksten.
Hvad betyder den nye kontrakt for konsulentfirmaet?
Read this passage:
Et mindre konsulentfirma med speciale i IT-sikkerhed har vundet en stor kontrakt med en statslig institution. Dette er et gennembrud for firmaet, som hidtil primært har arbejdet med private virksomheder. Kontrakten forventes at sikre firmaets økonomi for de næste tre år og åbne dørene for lignende opgaver i fremtiden.
Hvad betyder den nye kontrakt for konsulentfirmaet?
Teksten nævner, at 'Kontrakten forventes at sikre firmaets økonomi for de næste tre år'.
Teksten nævner, at 'Kontrakten forventes at sikre firmaets økonomi for de næste tre år'.
This sentence is about a company implementing GDPR legislation.
The sentence discusses outsourcing an IT department to a foreign company.
This sentence is about a new company dominating the market after a merger.
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Hvilke udfordringer står dit firma overfor i den nuværende økonomi?
Focus: udfordringer, nuværende, økonomi
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Beskriv, hvordan et firma kan opretholde en konkurrencedygtig fordel.
Focus: beskriv, opretholde, konkurrencedygtig
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Diskuter betydningen af et firmas CSR-politik for dets omdømme.
Focus: diskuter, betydningen, omdømme
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Vælg den sætning, hvor 'firma' bruges korrekt i en kontekst, der antyder en fusion eller overtagelse.
Her refererer 'firmaer' til to separate virksomhedsorganisationer, der danner et partnerskab, hvilket er en avanceret forretningskontekst.
Hvilken mulighed beskriver bedst 'firma' i en situation med økonomisk turbulens?
Denne sætning beskriver en virksomhed i en krisesituation, der træffer svære beslutninger for at sikre dens eksistens, hvilket kræver en dyb forståelse af forretningsjargon.
I hvilken sætning indikerer brugen af 'firma' en multinational operation eller global rækkevidde?
Denne sætning viser 'firma' i en international og omfattende forretningskontekst, hvilket afspejler en avanceret forståelse af ordets anvendelse.
Hvis et firma offentliggør en børsmeddelelse, indikerer det sandsynligvis, at firmaet er et privat ejet selskab uden for det offentlige marked.
En børsmeddelelse er typisk forbundet med børsnoterede selskaber, ikke privatejede firmaer. Dette kræver viden om aktiemarkedet og forskellige virksomhedsstrukturer.
Et 'firma' kan referere til både en enkeltmandsvirksomhed og en stor, kompleks multinational koncern, afhængigt af konteksten.
'Firma' er et bredt begreb, der kan dække alle former for virksomhedsorganisationer, fra små til store, hvilket er en nuance i sprogbrug på et avanceret niveau.
Når et firma erklærer sig konkurs, betyder det, at det har oplevet en periode med usædvanlig høj vækst og overskud.
Konkurs betyder, at et firma er ude af stand til at betale sine kreditorer, hvilket er det modsatte af høj vækst og overskud. Dette kræver kendskab til finansielle termer.
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Summary
'Firma' is a direct and common Danish word for 'company' or 'business'.
- Common word for business or company.
- Used in both formal and informal contexts.
- Essential for discussing work, commerce, or organizations.
Learn the basic meaning
Firma means 'company' or 'firm'. It's a very common word.
Pronunciation practice
The 'i' in firma is like the 'ee' in 'see'. The 'a' is like the 'a' in 'father'. Stress is on the first syllable.
Singular and plural
The singular is 'et firma' (a company). The plural is 'firmaer' (companies).
Definite form
The definite singular is 'firmaet' (the company). The definite plural is 'firmaerne' (the companies).
संबंधित सामग्री
यह शब्द अन्य भाषाओं में
work के और शब्द
afstemme
B2To coordinate or bring into agreement.
anmodning
B1An act of asking politely or formally for something.
ansat
C1employee or staff member
anstrengelse
B1A strenuous effort
ansvar
B1responsibility or accountability
ansvarlig
B2responsible for something
ansvarliggøre
C1to hold someone accountable or responsible
ansvarliggørelse
C1the act of holding someone accountable
ansætte
B1to hire someone
ansættelse
B1The action of hiring someone