No. 738 in Swedish

sjukvården

"Healthcare."

In a sentence

Sjukvården är en viktig del av vårt samhälle.
Healthcare is an important part of our society.
In this sentence, 'sjukvården' refers to the healthcare system as a whole, emphasizing its importance.
Många jobbar inom sjukvården som läkare eller sjuksköterskor.
Many work in the healthcare sector as doctors or nurses.
Here, 'sjukvården' is used to describe the healthcare sector or industry where professionals work.
Han arbetar som administratör i sjukvården.
He works as an administrator in healthcare.
In this case, 'sjukvården' indicates the administrative or operational departments within the healthcare services.

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