En eller ett?
ett golv
ett-wordGolv (meaning "floor") is a neuter noun in Swedish - it takes the article ett. Definite singular: golvet. Indefinite plural: golv. Definite plural: golven.
Example sentences
Hon tvÀttar ett golv.
indefinite singular
Hon tvÀttar golvet.
definite singular
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 âet 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.