This is the 14051st most frequent Swedish word.
övertid
Overtime.
The word 'övertid' is used to describe working hours beyond one's regular schedule, commonly referred to as 'overtime' in English.
Jag arbetade övertid igår för att bli klar med projektet.
I worked overtime yesterday to finish the project.
In this context, 'övertid' refers to additional working hours that are compensated, emphasizing the reward aspect of overtime work.
Företaget erbjuder extra betalning för varje timme du jobbar övertid.
The company offers extra pay for each hour you work overtime.
Here, 'övertid' conveys the concept of prolonged work beyond typical hours, highlighting the effort put into completing tasks.