Glossary · Chapter 9: The welfare society
grundläggande trygghet
Swedish word. In English: basic security
What everyone should be able to count on: healthcare, school and money when you cannot work.
Facts about the word
- The welfare society is meant to give all residents basic economic and social security. Sverige i fokus s. 30
- It is about being able to live a secure life, for example with access to healthcare, education and financial support in case of illness or unemployment. Sverige i fokus s. 30
- All citizens should be able to feel basic security in society, regardless of their age or the situation they are in. Sverige i fokus s. 31
Page references are to UHR's study material Sverige i fokus.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
Basic security is the minimum that everyone can count on, not something only for the rich. House foundations are something else.
The word belongs to Chapter 9: The welfare society in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.