gubben
the hubby; old man; darling guy
Intermediate Noun en
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Pronunciation
/ˈɡɵbːɛn/
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Cultural Note
Gubben can be affectionate for a husband or older man, but tone matters because it can also sound patronizing.
📝 Example Sentences
Gubben hämtar mig efter jobbet.
My hubby is picking me up after work.
Hon sa det kärleksfullt, inte elakt: gubben min.
She said it affectionately, not meanly: my old man.