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Glossary · Chapter 9: The welfare society

välfärd

Swedish word. In English: welfare

What society provides to everyone living here and pays for with tax: schools, healthcare, elderly care and financial support when needed.

Facts about the word

  • Sweden is usually called a welfare society or a welfare state.
  • Municipalities run schools and care services, regions run healthcare and the state runs social insurance.
  • Welfare relies on those who can work paying tax.

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Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?

The word belongs to Chapter 9: The welfare society in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.

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