En eller ett?

ett grepp

ett-word

Grepp (meaning "grip") is a neuter noun in Swedish - it takes the article ett. Definite singular: greppet. Indefinite plural: grepp. Definite plural: greppen.

Indefinite ett grepp
Definite greppet
Plural grepp
Plural def. greppen

Example sentences

1

Hon tappade ett grepp.

indefinite singular

2

Hon tappade greppet.

definite singular

3

Verktyg har grepp.

plural

Why is grepp an ett-word?

No simple rule - this one must be memorized

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Frequently asked questions

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