branschernas

Branschernas is the genitive plural form of the Swedish noun bransch, meaning industry or sector. It is used to indicate something that belongs to or concerns multiple industries. The standard plural is branscher, and the genitive plural is branschernas, as in branschernas regler (the industries’ regulations) or branschernas konkurrenssituation (the industries’ competitive situation). The corresponding singular possessive is branschens (the industry’s).

Etymology and form: Bransch is a Swedish word believed to originate from German Branche (branch/sector), with possible influence from French branche. The plural branscher and the genitive plural branschernas follow typical Swedish noun-formation patterns for -er plural nouns.

Usage: Branschernas is used when referring to several sectors collectively, particularly in policy documents, economic reporting, and academic or analytical writing. When a specific, single industry is meant, the singular possessive branschens is typically used (the industry’s), and when the industries are definite or previously mentioned, branschernas may be paired with a definite form like branschernas regler or branschernas position.

Examples: Branschernas miljöpåverkan har blivit ett centralt tema i upphandlingar. Branschernas konkurrenssituation varierar mellan teknik- och tjänstesektorn.

See also: bransch, branscher, branschens.