Swedish edit

Pronunciation edit

Verb edit

arbeta (present arbetar på, preterite arbetade på, supine arbetat på, imperative arbeta på)

  1. work on, improve
    Han arbetar på sitt nya hus.
    He's working on his new house.

Usage notes edit

This phrasal verb has a different meaning from arbeta (work) used together simply with (on/at), in which case it simply notes the place in which the work is conducted. In english the it would correspond more to working at.

  • Jag arbetar på fabriken
    I'm working at the factory

Conjugation edit