What does ämbete in Swedish mean?

What is the meaning of the word ämbete in Swedish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use ämbete in Swedish.

The word ämbete in Swedish means office, ämbete, ämbete, befattning, ämbete, offentligt ämbete. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ämbete

office

ämbete

(office, position) (formell)

ⓘDen här meningen är inte en översättning av den engelska meningen. Platsen i styrelsen var ett ämbete som de alla ville ha.
Only a few candidates are suitably qualified for this highly coveted appointment.

ämbete, befattning

(position of power) (formellt, officiellt)

This is a very important man. He holds a high office in the company.

ämbete

(UK (ministry)

The new priest took his office very seriously.

offentligt ämbete

(occupation of a political position)

The candidate for governor had never run for high office before.

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