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ett betyg

ett-word

Betyg (meaning "rating") is a neuter noun in Swedish - it takes the article ett. Definite singular: betyget. Indefinite plural: betyg. Definite plural: betygen.

Indefinite ett betyg
Definite betyget
Plural betyg
Plural def. betygen

Example sentences

1

Hon fick ett betyg.

indefinite singular

2

Hon fick betyget.

definite singular

3

Eleverna fick sina betyg.

plural

Why is betyg an ett-word?

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Frequently asked questions

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