en alf
Meaning
alternative spelling of alv (“elf”)
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | en alf |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | alfen |
| Plural, indefinite | alfer |
| Plural, definite | alferna |
alf is an en-word, so adjectives agree with it: en stor alf, den stora alfen. Check another noun
Practise alf
1 / 2Is it en alf or ett alf?
Questions
What does alf mean in English?
alf means “alternative spelling of alv (“elf”)”.
Is it en alf or ett alf?
It is en alf, and “the alternative spelling of alv” is alfen.
What is the plural of alf?
The plural of alf is alfer, and the definite plural is alferna.
Origin
From Old Norse alfr, from Proto-Germanic *albiz.
Nearby common words
alf is number 8,670 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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