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en kropp

en-word

Kropp (meaning "body") is a common-gender noun in Swedish - it takes the article en. Definite singular: kroppen. Indefinite plural: kroppar. Definite plural: kropparna.

Indefinite en kropp
Definite kroppen
Plural kroppar
Plural def. kropparna

Example sentences

1

Han rör på en kropp.

indefinite singular

2

Han tränar kroppen.

definite singular

3

De tränar sina kroppar.

plural

Why is kropp an en-word?

No simple rule - this one must be memorized

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Frequently asked questions

Is kropp en or ett in Swedish?
Kropp (meaning "body") is an en-word in Swedish. Indefinite: en kropp. Definite: kroppen. Plural: kroppar. Definite plural: kropparna.
What is the definite form of kropp?
The definite singular of kropp is kroppen. En-words take the suffix ‑en in the definite singular. The definite plural is kropparna.
What is the plural of kropp in Swedish?
The indefinite plural of kropp is kroppar. The definite plural is kropparna.
Why is kropp an en-word?
Kropp doesn't follow a simple suffix or semantic rule - its gender must be memorized.