ett avlopp
Meaning
drain; sewer; outflow
In Swedish: (system av) rör som leder bort smutsigt vatten
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett avlopp |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | avloppet |
| Plural, indefinite | avlopp |
| Plural, definite | avloppen |
avlopp is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort avlopp, det stora avloppet. Check another noun
Practise avlopp
1 / 2Is it en avlopp or ett avlopp?
avlopp in a sentence
- vatten och avloppwater and sewage
- avloppet från husen rinner ut i sjönthe drains from the houses run straight out into the lake
Words built with avlopp
- avloppsvatten sewage, wastewater
- avloppsledning sewer
Questions
What does avlopp mean in English?
avlopp means “drain, sewer”.
Is it en avlopp or ett avlopp?
It is ett avlopp, and “the drain” is avloppet.
What is the plural of avlopp?
avlopp doesn't change in the plural: ett avlopp, två avlopp (definite: avloppen).
Similar words
Origin
From av- + lopp.
Nearby common words
avlopp is number 5,716 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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