No. 4,389 in Swedish
tjänstefel
"Tjänstefel" in English means "professional misconduct" or "dereliction of duty."
In a sentence
Att lämna ut känslig information var ett allvarligt tjänstefel.
Disclosing sensitive information was a serious misconduct.
The word 'tjänstefel' is used to describe a significant error or misconduct made by an employee that affects their professional duties.
Hon blev anklagad för tjänstefel när hon inte följde anvisningarna.
She was accused of misconduct when she did not follow the instructions.
In this sentence, 'tjänstefel' refers to an act of negligence or improper action during official duties.
Det är ett tjänstefel att ignorera säkerhetsprotokollen.
Ignoring the safety protocols is misconduct.
Here, 'tjänstefel' is used to describe the wrongdoing whereby ignoring professional guidelines constitutes a breach of duty.
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