aktiv
aktiv as an adjective
Meaning
active
In Swedish: verksam, (ivrigt) sysselsatt
Forms
| Basic form | aktiv | with en-words |
|---|---|---|
| Neuter | aktivt | with ett-words |
| Plural and definite | aktiva | plural nouns, and after den / det / de |
| Comparative | aktivare | “-er”, “more …” |
| Superlative | aktivast | “-est”, “most …” |
aktiv as a noun(ett aktiv)
Meaning
active voice
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett aktiv |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | aktivet |
| Plural, indefinite | aktiver |
| Plural, definite | aktiverna |
aktiv is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort aktiv, det stora aktivet. Check another noun
Practise aktiv
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aktiv in a sentence
- spela en aktiv rollplay an active role
- aktiv medlemactive member
- ta aktiv del itake an active part in
- hon är aktiv inom miljörörelsenshe is active in the environmental movement
- politiskt aktivpolitically active
Questions
What does aktiv mean in English?
aktiv means “active”.
Is it en aktiv or ett aktiv?
It is ett aktiv, and “the active voice” is aktivet.
What is the plural of aktiv?
The plural of aktiv is aktiver, and the definite plural is aktiverna.
Similar words
Nearby common words
aktiv is number 3,366 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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