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function in Swedish

function in Swedish is funktion, uppgift, förrättning — function means the purpose something serves or the job it does.

function in Swedish

funktion
noun
What something does or is used for.
uppgift
noun
What something does or is used for.
förrättning
noun
A professional or official position.
kall
noun
A professional or official position.
syssla
noun
A professional or official position.
åliggande
noun
A professional or official position.
bjudning
noun
An official or social occasion.
tillställning
noun
An official or social occasion.
funktion
noun
funktion
noun
(computing) A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.
subrutin
noun
(computing) A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.
fungera
verb
(intransitive) To have a function.
tjänstgöra
verb
(intransitive) To have a function.
verka
verb
(intransitive) To have a function.
fungera
verb
(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.
verka
verb
(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.
tjänstgöra
verb
(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.

What does "function" mean?

  1. noun The purpose something serves or the job it does.
    "The main function of a bridge is to carry traffic across a river."
  2. noun A formal or official event.
    "Guests dressed smartly for the charity function held at the town hall."
  3. noun In maths and programming, a rule or routine that turns an input into an output.
    "In this program, the function doubles every number you give it."
  4. verb To work or operate as intended.
    "The heating didn't function properly until the engineer fixed the valve."
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function in a sentence

  • The main function of a bridge is to carry traffic across a river.
  • The function of a thermostat is to regulate temperature.
  • Guests dressed smartly for the charity function held at the town hall.
  • He was invited to a formal function at the embassy last night.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "function" in Swedish?
"function" in Swedish is funktion, uppgift, förrättning. function means: The purpose something serves or the job it does.
How do you use "function" in a sentence?
Example: "The main function of a bridge is to carry traffic across a river." In Swedish, "function" is funktion, uppgift, förrättning.
Are there other ways to say "function" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 12 translations listed for "function": funktion, uppgift, förrättning, kall, syssla, åliggande.
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