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ett uppdrag

ett-word

Uppdrag (meaning "mission") is a neuter noun in Swedish - it takes the article ett. Definite singular: uppdraget. Indefinite plural: uppdrag. Definite plural: uppdragen.

Indefinite ett uppdrag
Definite uppdraget
Plural uppdrag
Plural def. uppdragen

Example sentences

1

Han fick ett uppdrag.

indefinite singular

2

Han slutförde uppdraget.

definite singular

3

Agenter har uppdrag.

plural

Why is uppdrag an ett-word?

No simple rule - this one must be memorized

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Frequently asked questions

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