I think it’s weird that English doesn’t have a word for sambo. Partner sort of works, but it’s taken on a connotation of permanent dedication, and is often synonymous with spouse. Cohabitant sounds even more emotionally distant than roommate.
It’s just a matter of connotation so maybe not everyone feels the same way, but I feel like if someone introduces their sambo I think they live together right now, but maybe not forever and always, whereas if they introduce their partner I’m going to read it as life partner or non-binary spouse.
Hmmmmm… interesting. You wouldn’t possibly mind interviewing your friends and family on that topic and reporting back, perchance? :D
I’d be really interested in if it’s more a you thing per a your region thing or actually a nationwide thing. lol
I think it’s weird that English doesn’t have a word for sambo. Partner sort of works, but it’s taken on a connotation of permanent dedication, and is often synonymous with spouse. Cohabitant sounds even more emotionally distant than roommate.
https://www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-sambo-in-sweden
According to this sambo pretty much IS “partner”, permanent dedication at all. Though I only skimmed it.
It’s just a matter of connotation so maybe not everyone feels the same way, but I feel like if someone introduces their sambo I think they live together right now, but maybe not forever and always, whereas if they introduce their partner I’m going to read it as life partner or non-binary spouse.
Hmmmmm… interesting. You wouldn’t possibly mind interviewing your friends and family on that topic and reporting back, perchance? :D I’d be really interested in if it’s more a you thing per a your region thing or actually a nationwide thing. lol