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ett ansvar

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Ansvar (meaning "responsibility") is a neuter noun in Swedish - it takes the article ett. Definite singular: ansvaret. Indefinite plural: ansvar. Definite plural: ansvaren.

Indefinite ett ansvar
Definite ansvaret
Plural ansvar
Plural def. ansvaren

Example sentences

1

Hon tar ansvar.

indefinite singular

2

Han tar ansvaret.

definite singular

3

De fördelar sina ansvar.

plural

Why is ansvar an ett-word?

No simple rule - this one must be memorized

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Frequently asked questions

Is ansvar en or ett in Swedish?
Ansvar (meaning "responsibility") is an ett-word in Swedish. Indefinite: ett ansvar. Definite: ansvaret. Plural: ansvar. Definite plural: ansvaren.
What is the definite form of ansvar?
The definite singular of ansvar is ansvaret. Ett-words take the suffix ‑et in the definite singular. The definite plural is ansvaren.
What is the plural of ansvar in Swedish?
The indefinite plural of ansvar is ansvar. The definite plural is ansvaren.
Why is ansvar an ett-word?
Ansvar doesn't follow a simple suffix or semantic rule - its gender must be memorized.