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ett hat

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Hat (meaning "hatred") is a neuter noun in Swedish - it takes the article ett. Definite singular: hatet. Indefinite plural: hat. Definite plural: haten.

Indefinite ett hat
Definite hatet
Plural hat
Plural def. haten

Example sentences

1

Hon känner hat.

indefinite singular

2

Hon visade hatet.

definite singular

3

Konflikter föder hat.

plural

Why is hat an ett-word?

No simple rule - this one must be memorized

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Frequently asked questions

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