En eller ett?

ett slut

ett-word

Slut (meaning "final") is a neuter noun in Swedish - it takes the article ett. Definite singular: slutet. Indefinite plural: slut. Definite plural: sluten.

Indefinite ett slut
Definite slutet
Plural slut
Plural def. sluten

Example sentences

1

Det var ett slut.

indefinite singular

2

Filmen nÄdde slutet.

definite singular

3

Filmerna hade olika slut.

plural

Why is slut an ett-word?

No simple rule - this one must be memorized

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Frequently asked questions

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