vabba
to stay home from work with a sick child
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈvaba/
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Cultural Note
Vabba comes from the Swedish child-care benefit system and is common everyday vocabulary for parents and couples.
📝 Example Sentences
Jag måste vabba i morgon.
I have to stay home with my sick child tomorrow.
De turas om att vabba när barnen är sjuka.
They take turns staying home with the kids when they are sick.