En eller ett?

ett uttryck

ett-word

Uttryck (meaning "expression") is a neuter noun in Swedish - it takes the article ett. Definite singular: uttrycket. Indefinite plural: uttryck. Definite plural: uttrycken.

Indefinite ett uttryck
Definite uttrycket
Plural uttryck
Plural def. uttrycken

Example sentences

1

Han anvÀnde ett uttryck.

indefinite singular

2

Han förklarade uttrycket.

definite singular

3

MĂ€nniskor har uttryck.

plural

Why is uttryck an ett-word?

No simple rule - this one must be memorized

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Frequently asked questions

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