No. 8,348 in Swedish
avskeda
To dismiss or fire (someone from a job).
In a sentence
Företaget valde att avskeda flera anställda på grund av ekonomiska svårigheter.
The company decided to dismiss several employees due to financial difficulties.
Here, 'avskeda' is used as a verb which means to dismiss or terminate employees.
Att bli avskedad kan vara en stressande upplevelse.
Being dismissed can be a stressful experience.
Here, 'avskedad' is used as an adjective, originating from the verb 'avskeda', meaning 'dismissed'.
Chefen funderade på att avskeda honom efter flera misstag.
The boss considered dismissing him after several mistakes.
Here, 'avskeda' is used as an infinitive verb following the modal verb 'funderade på' (considered).
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