En eller ett?

ett guld

ett-word

Guld (meaning "gold") is a neuter noun in Swedish - it takes the article ett. Definite singular: guldet. Indefinite plural: guld. Definite plural: gulden.

Indefinite ett guld
Definite guldet
Plural guld
Plural def. gulden

Example sentences

1

Hon hittade guld.

indefinite singular

2

Han hittade guldet.

definite singular

3

De vann sina guld.

plural

Why is guld an ett-word?

No simple rule - this one must be memorized

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Frequently asked questions

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