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Minne (meaning "memory") is a neuter noun in Swedish - it takes the article ett. Definite singular: minnet. Indefinite plural: minnen. Definite plural: minnena.

Indefinite ett minne
Definite minnet
Plural minnen
Plural def. minnena

Example sentences

1

Hon har ett bra minne.

indefinite singular

2

Hon förlorade minnet.

definite singular

3

Vi har minnen.

plural

Why is minne an ett-word?

No simple rule - this one must be memorized

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Frequently asked questions

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