jobb

jobb is a common noun used in Norwegian Bokmål and Swedish to denote work or employment. It can refer to paid employment as well as tasks or duties carried out as part of a job. In everyday speech, "jobb" is used across contexts—from seeking employment to describing one’s current work.

Usage and compounds: In both languages, the word participates in several compounds and loan phrases. Examples include ekstrajobb (an extra job), deltidsjobb or heltidjobb (part-time or full-time job), and jobbannonser (job advertisements). The term also appears in everyday expressions and idioms in Swedish, such as jobbigt meaning difficult or exhausting.

Register and variation: The term is informal enough for daily conversation, while more formal terms such as arbete or sysselsättning are used in official contexts. In Swedish and Norwegian, "jobb" is widely understood and used in informal and semi-formal speech; formal equivalents include arbete (Swedish) and arbeid (Norwegian).

Derivatives and related terms: In Swedish, derivatives include adjectives such as jobbigt ('difficult') and jobbiga ('annoying'), formed from the same root. The word also appears in a variety of compounds and expressions across media, education, and everyday life, reflecting its central role in conversations about work and employment.