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ett golv

ett-word

Golv (meaning "floor") is a neuter noun in Swedish - it takes the article ett. Definite singular: golvet. Indefinite plural: golv. Definite plural: golven.

Indefinite ett golv
Definite golvet
Plural golv
Plural def. golven

Example sentences

1

Hon tvÀttar ett golv.

indefinite singular

2

Hon tvÀttar golvet.

definite singular

3

Rummen har golv.

plural

Why is golv an ett-word?

No simple rule - this one must be memorized

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Frequently asked questions

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