betyg

English translation: reference; testimonial

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Swedish term or phrase:betyg
English translation:reference; testimonial
Entered by: Sven Petersson

08:14 Sep 8, 2007
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Human Resources / Personnel matters
Swedish term or phrase: betyg
"Intyg och betyg" In connection with employment references, leaving certificates, etc. What is the different between intyg and betyg?
doatley
Norway
Local time: 16:11
reference; testimonial
Explanation:
"Betyg" implies that the document is judgmental [reference; testimonial, or character (for servants), or school-leaving certificate; diploma (should that be applicable)], "intyg" implies that the document is not judgmental (examples: 1. "Mr. xx was employed by us from yy to zz". 2. "Mr. xx was unable to work between yy and zz due to illness."
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Sven Petersson
Sweden
Local time: 16:11
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Explanation:
"betyg" is usually connected with education, the kind of marks you get on an essay or on a particular school subject. "intyg" normally is a certificate that is provided by someone of authority who can certify your credentials.

Shaziya (X)
India
Local time: 20:41
Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8

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neutral  Sven Petersson: Not the whole truth; see my answer!
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53 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +3
reference; testimonial


Explanation:
"Betyg" implies that the document is judgmental [reference; testimonial, or character (for servants), or school-leaving certificate; diploma (should that be applicable)], "intyg" implies that the document is not judgmental (examples: 1. "Mr. xx was employed by us from yy to zz". 2. "Mr. xx was unable to work between yy and zz due to illness."

Sven Petersson
Sweden
Local time: 16:11
Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 59

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agree  Mårten Sandberg
3 hrs
  -> Tackar ödmjukast!

agree  Clare Barnes
3 hrs
  -> Thank you very much!

agree  Hugh Curtis
3 hrs
  -> Thank you very much!
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