En eller ett?

ett lopp

ett-word

Lopp (meaning "race") is a neuter noun in Swedish - it takes the article ett. Definite singular: loppet. Indefinite plural: lopp. Definite plural: loppen.

Indefinite ett lopp
Definite loppet
Plural lopp
Plural def. loppen

Example sentences

1

Han vann ett lopp.

indefinite singular

2

Han vann loppet.

definite singular

3

Löparna vann sina lopp.

plural

Why is lopp an ett-word?

No simple rule - this one must be memorized

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Frequently asked questions

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