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ett bidrag

ett-word

Bidrag (meaning "contribution") is a neuter noun in Swedish - it takes the article ett. Definite singular: bidraget. Indefinite plural: bidrag. Definite plural: bidragen.

Indefinite ett bidrag
Definite bidraget
Plural bidrag
Plural def. bidragen

Example sentences

1

Hon fick ett bidrag.

indefinite singular

2

Hon fick bidraget.

definite singular

3

Staten ger bidrag.

plural

Why is bidrag an ett-word?

No simple rule - this one must be memorized

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Frequently asked questions

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