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En eller ett?

ett berg

ett-word

Berg (meaning "mountain") is a neuter noun in Swedish - it takes the article ett. Definite singular: berget. Indefinite plural: berg. Definite plural: bergen.

Indefinite ett berg
Definite berget
Plural berg
Plural def. bergen

Example sentences

1

Hon besteg ett berg.

indefinite singular

2

Han besteg berget.

definite singular

3

De besteg sina berg.

plural

Why is berg an ett-word?

No simple rule - this one must be memorized

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Frequently asked questions

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