ett ögonblick
Meaning
a moment, an instant, a blink of an eye (very brief period of time)
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett ögonblick |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | ögonblicket |
| Plural, indefinite | ögonblick |
| Plural, definite | ögonblicken |
ögonblick is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort ögonblick, det stora ögonblicket. Check another noun
Practise ögonblick
1 / 2Is it en ögonblick or ett ögonblick?
ögonblick in a sentence
- Vänta ett ögonblick, är du snäll.Wait a moment, please.
Questions
What does ögonblick mean in English?
ögonblick means “a moment, an instant, a blink of an eye (very brief period of time)”.
Is it en ögonblick or ett ögonblick?
It is ett ögonblick, and “the a moment” is ögonblicket.
What is the plural of ögonblick?
ögonblick doesn't change in the plural: ett ögonblick, två ögonblick (definite: ögonblicken).
Origin
Calque of Middle Low German ōgenblik, equivalent to ögon + blick.
Nearby common words
ögonblick is number 737 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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