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En eller ett?

ett led

ett-word

Led (meaning "file") is a neuter noun in Swedish - it takes the article ett. Definite singular: ledet. Indefinite plural: leder. Definite plural: lederna.

Led has multiple meanings in Swedish. This page covers ett led meaning “file”. See also: en led — "joint (anatomy)" →
Indefinite ett led
Definite ledet
Plural leder
Plural def. lederna

Example sentences

1

De gick i led.

indefinite singular

2

Han lämnade ledet.

definite singular

3

Soldaterna marscherade i sina led.

plural

Why is led an ett-word?

No simple rule - this one must be memorized

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Frequently asked questions

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