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en-wordSynd (meaning "sin") is a common-gender noun in Swedish - it takes the article en. Definite singular: synden. Indefinite plural: synder. Definite plural: synderna.
Example sentences
Hon begick en synd.
indefinite singular
Hon bekände synden.
definite singular
Han bekände sina synder.
plural
Why is synd an en-word?
No simple rule - this one must be memorized
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Frequently asked questions
- Is synd en or ett in Swedish?
- Synd (meaning "sin") is an en-word in Swedish. Indefinite: en synd. Definite: synden. Plural: synder. Definite plural: synderna.
- What is the definite form of synd?
- The definite singular of synd is synden. En-words take the suffix ‑en in the definite singular. The definite plural is synderna.
- What is the plural of synd in Swedish?
- The indefinite plural of synd is synder. The definite plural is synderna.
- Why is synd an en-word?
- Synd doesn't follow a simple suffix or semantic rule - its gender must be memorized.