ett avfall
Meaning
rubbish; refuse; waste
In Swedish: rester, oönskade sopor
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett avfall |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | avfallet |
| Plural, indefinite | avfall |
| Plural, definite | avfallen |
avfall is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort avfall, det stora avfallet. Check another noun
Practise avfall
1 / 2Is it en avfall or ett avfall?
avfall in a sentence
- samla avfall i sopsäckarcollect rubbish in bin bags
- radioaktivt avfallradioactive waste
Words built with avfall
- atomavfall nuclear waste
- pappersavfall waste paper
- hushållsavfall household (domestic) waste
- avfallsprodukt waste product
Questions
What does avfall mean in English?
avfall means “rubbish, refuse”.
Is it en avfall or ett avfall?
It is ett avfall, and “the rubbish” is avfallet.
What is the plural of avfall?
avfall doesn't change in the plural: ett avfall, två avfall (definite: avfallen).
Similar words
Origin
From av + fall.
Nearby common words
avfall is number 6,372 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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