Swedish · Travel & Places
Buss
Bus
Beginnernoun · common
Definition
A large road vehicle that carries many passengers.
Example
Jag åker buss till jobbet varje dag.
I take the bus to work every day.
Etymology
'Buss' comes from the Latin 'omnibus', meaning 'for all', which referred to a mode of transport accessible to the public. Its usage in Swedish dates back to the late 19th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'Buss' is used in both formal and informal contexts, common in spoken language about public transport. It is well understood across Sweden.