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ett bord

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Bord (meaning "table") is a neuter noun in Swedish - it takes the article ett. Definite singular: bordet. Indefinite plural: bord. Definite plural: borden.

Indefinite ett bord
Definite bordet
Plural bord
Plural def. borden

Example sentences

1

Hon köpte ett bord.

indefinite singular

2

Hon dukade bordet.

definite singular

3

De dukade sina bord.

plural

Why is bord an ett-word?

No simple rule - this one must be memorized

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Frequently asked questions

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