Swedish · Work & Business
Avtal
Contract
Intermediatenoun · neuter
Definition
A formal written agreement between parties.
Example
Vi skrev under avtalet igår.
We signed the contract yesterday.
Etymology
'Avtal' is derived from the Old Swedish 'avtala', meaning 'to agree' or 'to contract', emphasizing the binding nature of agreements in a legal context.
How & Where It’s Used
'Avtal' is primarily used in formal settings related to contracts, appearing in written documents like agreements and legal texts.