Kundtjänsten ska svara inom en arbetsdag.

From Lesson 238:Time limits (inom)·Swedish

Questions & Answers about Kundtjänsten ska svara inom en arbetsdag.

Why use inom here instead of a time preposition like ?
inom means "within" and sets a maximum time limit. It tells us the answer could come in ten minutes or at the very end of the day. If you used på en arbetsdag, it would sound like the actual task of replying takes a full workday to complete.
Why is Kundtjänsten in the definite form when the English translation just says "Customer service"?
Swedish frequently uses the definite form (adding -en) for departments, institutions, or general concepts where English drops the "the". Here, it refers to the specific customer service department of the company in question.
Does ska mean "will" or "must" in this sentence?
It translates best to "will" or "is supposed to". In Swedish, ska is often used to express a strong intention, a guarantee, or a company policy. It shows that the company is committing to this timeframe.
Why specify en arbetsdag instead of just en dag?
En arbetsdag specifically translates to "a business day" or "working day" (usually Monday through Friday). If the sentence just said inom en dag, a customer might expect a reply on a Saturday or Sunday!

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