särbo

Swedish

Etymology

From sär- (apart) +‎ -bo (habitant). Formed after the pattern of sambo.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): (sometimes proscribed) /ˈsɛːrbʊ/, /²sɛːrˌbuː/

Noun

särbo c

  1. partner with whom one doesn't live, usually not in a common law marriage.

Usage notes

  • For notes on the pronunciation, see the usage notes under the entry sambo.

Declension

Declension of särbo
nominative genitive
singular indefinite särbo särbos
definite särbon särbons
plural indefinite särbor särbors
definite särborna särbornas