En eller ett?

ett kapitel

ett-word

Kapitel (meaning "chapter") is a neuter noun in Swedish - it takes the article ett. Definite singular: kapitlet. Indefinite plural: kapitel. Definite plural: kapitlen.

Indefinite ett kapitel
Definite kapitlet
Plural kapitel
Plural def. kapitlen

Example sentences

1

Hon lÀste ett kapitel i boken.

indefinite singular

2

Han lÀste kapitlet.

definite singular

3

Eleverna lÀser sina kapitel.

plural

Why is kapitel an ett-word?

No simple rule - this one must be memorized

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Frequently asked questions

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