En eller ett?

ett drag

ett-word

Drag (meaning "trait") is a neuter noun in Swedish - it takes the article ett. Definite singular: draget. Indefinite plural: drag. Definite plural: dragen.

Drag has multiple meanings in Swedish. The forms and examples on this page apply to the meaning “trait”.
Indefinite ett drag
Definite draget
Plural drag
Plural def. dragen

Example sentences

1

Hon har ett drag av humor.

indefinite singular

2

Hon visade draget av humor.

definite singular

3

Hans drag av humor är omistliga.

plural

Why is drag an ett-word?

No simple rule - this one must be memorized

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Frequently asked questions

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