En eller ett?

ett inslag

ett-word

Inslag (meaning "element") is a neuter noun in Swedish - it takes the article ett. Definite singular: inslaget. Indefinite plural: inslag. Definite plural: inslagen.

Indefinite ett inslag
Definite inslaget
Plural inslag
Plural def. inslagen

Example sentences

1

Programmet hade ett inslag om ekonomi.

indefinite singular

2

Hon sÄg inslaget.

definite singular

3

Programmet har inslag.

plural

Why is inslag an ett-word?

No simple rule - this one must be memorized

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Frequently asked questions

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