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Slag (meaning "punch") is a neuter noun in Swedish - it takes the article ett. Definite singular: slaget. Indefinite plural: slag. Definite plural: slagen.

Slag has multiple meanings in Swedish. The forms and examples on this page apply to the meaning “punch”.
Indefinite ett slag
Definite slaget
Plural slag
Plural def. slagen

Example sentences

1

Han hörde ett slag.

indefinite singular

2

Han utdelade slaget.

definite singular

3

Han utdelade flera slag.

plural

Why is slag an ett-word?

No simple rule - this one must be memorized

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Frequently asked questions

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