No. 2,050 in Swedish
vårdnadshavare
Legal guardian.
In a sentence
Vårdnadshavare har rätt att delta i utvecklingssamtal med skolan.
Legal guardians have the right to participate in development meetings with the school.
The word 'vårdnadshavare' is used to mean 'legal guardian', referring to parents or others legally responsible for a child's welfare.
Alla vårdnadshavare ombads fylla i en enkät angående skolans miljö.
All guardians were asked to fill out a survey about the school's environment.
Here, 'vårdnadshavare' represents individuals who hold the guardianship position, emphasizing their collective role.
Om vårdnadshavaren inte kan hämta barnet, kan en nära släkting göra det istället.
If the guardian cannot pick up the child, a close relative can do so instead.
This usage highlights a singular guardian taking an active role in decisions or actions related to the child.
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