korttidspermittering

English translation: short-time working; furlough (not common, yet)

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Swedish term or phrase:korttidspermittering
English translation:short-time working; furlough (not common, yet)
Entered by: Charlesp

09:18 Mar 18, 2020
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Human Resources
Swedish term or phrase: korttidspermittering
This question is specifically directed in regards to the use of terminology in the UK (and Europe)/

Would the term "furlough" (for korttidspermittering) be generally understood in the UK? (even if it is not so commonly used there)
Charlesp
Sweden
Local time: 10:01
short-time working
Explanation:
I know what it means, but I have never seen furlough used on this side of the Atlantic.
https://www.linguee.com/english-swedish/search?query=korttid...
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Diarmuid Kennan
Ireland
Local time: 09:01
Grading comment
short-time working; short-time work; short-time working allowance; short-time work allowance programme
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Summary of answers provided
5 +1furlough
Margaret Marks
3short-time working
Diarmuid Kennan
3(BrE) short {garden/ing} leave of absence; (mil.) furlough
Adrian MM.


Discussion entries: 14





  

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short-time working


Explanation:
I know what it means, but I have never seen furlough used on this side of the Atlantic.
https://www.linguee.com/english-swedish/search?query=korttid...


Diarmuid Kennan
Ireland
Local time: 09:01
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 19
Grading comment
short-time working; short-time work; short-time working allowance; short-time work allowance programme
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks for your comment. Yes, that is my view too, more or less.

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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
(BrE) short {garden/ing} leave of absence; (mil.) furlough


Explanation:
Furlough is used in the British armed forces (and as previously uttered and stuttered by quite a few relatives of mine) as well as by Anglican etc. Church 'missionaries' (OED).

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Note added at 1 hr (2020-03-18 10:51:49 GMT)
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https://iate.europa.eu/search/standard/result/1584528613879/...

Example sentence(s):
  • Learn more about the term gardening leave, which refers to the period during which an employee stays away from the workplace.

    Reference: http://iate.europa.eu/search/standard/result/1584527400930/1
    Reference: http://sv.bab.la/lexikon/engelsk-svensk/gardening-leave
Adrian MM.
Austria
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 20
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25 days   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
furlough


Explanation:
The term furlough was introduced in the UK on March 26 in the Jobs Retention Scheme and since then it has been normal. I don't speak Swedish of course! I assume the term was borrowed from the USA.


    Reference: http://transblawg.eu/2020/04/05/kurzarbeit-furlough/
Margaret Marks
United Kingdom
Local time: 09:01
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Adrian MM.: Brilliant! the term borrowed 'back' or repatriated on a non-military track to the UK from the US.
2 days 2 hrs
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