No. 399 in Swedish
boende
"Boende" means "housing" or "residence" in English.
In a sentence
Jag letar efter ett bekvämt boende för min familj.
I am looking for a comfortable dwelling for my family.
The word 'boende' is used as a noun here, referring to a place of residence or dwelling.
Helgens boende var ett mysigt trästuga nära sjön.
The weekend's accommodation was a cozy wooden cabin by the lake.
Here, 'boende' specifies temporary accommodation or lodging for a short period.
Som student i Uppsala får man hjälp att hitta boende.
As a student in Uppsala, one receives help to find housing.
In this case, 'boende' broadly represents options for housing or ways of living.
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