En eller ett?

ett kort

ett-word

Kort (meaning "card") is a neuter noun in Swedish - it takes the article ett. Definite singular: kortet. Indefinite plural: kort. Definite plural: korten.

Kort has multiple meanings in Swedish. The forms and examples on this page apply to the meaning “card”.
Indefinite ett kort
Definite kortet
Plural kort
Plural def. korten

Example sentences

1

Han fick ett kort pÄ posten.

indefinite singular

2

Han tappade kortet.

definite singular

3

Han tappade sina kort.

plural

Why is kort an ett-word?

No simple rule - this one must be memorized

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Frequently asked questions

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