syssla

Etymology
From, from , from.

Noun

 * 1) something (productive) one (often regularly) does; an occupation (in the more general, not-necessarily-job sense), a task, a chore
 * 2) * 1529, Martin Luther, The Small Catechism, Table of Duties: For All in Common.
 * När var och en sin syssla sköter, då går det väl, vad än oss möter.
 * Let each his lesson learn with care, And all the household well shall fare.
 * 1)  a profession, an employment
 * 1)  a profession, an employment

Verb

 * 1) to do (something), to be busy (work or pastime, but not idleness)