En eller ett?

ett test

ett-word

Test (meaning "test") is a neuter noun in Swedish - it takes the article ett. Definite singular: testet. Indefinite plural: tester. Definite plural: testerna.

Indefinite ett test
Definite testet
Plural tester
Plural def. testerna

Example sentences

1

Hon lyckades bra pÄ ett test.

indefinite singular

2

Hon gjorde testet.

definite singular

3

Eleverna tar sina test.

plural

Why is test an ett-word?

No simple rule - this one must be memorized

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Frequently asked questions

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