En eller ett?

ett köp

ett-word

Köp (meaning "buy") is a neuter noun in Swedish - it takes the article ett. Definite singular: köpet. Indefinite plural: köp. Definite plural: köpen.

Indefinite ett köp
Definite köpet
Plural köp
Plural def. köpen

Example sentences

1

Han bekräftade ett köp.

indefinite singular

2

Han bekräftade köpet.

definite singular

3

Han bekräftade sina köp.

plural

Why is köp an ett-word?

No simple rule - this one must be memorized

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Frequently asked questions

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