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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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