En eller ett?
ett exempel
ett-wordExempel (meaning "example") is a neuter noun in Swedish - it takes the article ett. Definite singular: exemplet. Indefinite plural: exempel. Definite plural: exemplen.
Example sentences
Hon gav ett exempel.
indefinite singular
Hon gav exemplet.
definite singular
Boken ger exempel.
plural
Why is exempel an ett-word?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is exempel en or ett in Swedish?
- Exempel (meaning "example") is an ett-word in Swedish. Indefinite: ett exempel. Definite: exemplet. Plural: exempel. Definite plural: exemplen.
- What is the definite form of exempel?
- The definite singular of exempel is exemplet. Ett-words take the suffix âet in the definite singular. The definite plural is exemplen.
- What is the plural of exempel in Swedish?
- The indefinite plural of exempel is exempel. The definite plural is exemplen.
- Why is exempel an ett-word?
- Exempel doesn't follow a simple suffix or semantic rule - its gender must be memorized.