ett avslag
Meaning
rejection; refusal
In Swedish: nekande svar, vägran
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett avslag |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | avslaget |
| Plural, indefinite | avslag |
| Plural, definite | avslagen |
avslag is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort avslag, det stora avslaget. Check another noun
Practise avslag
1 / 2Is it en avslag or ett avslag?
avslag in a sentence
- han fick avslag på sin begäranhis request was turned down
- styrelsen yrkade avslag på motionenthe board moved that the proposal be rejected
Words built with avslag
- avslagsyrkande motion for rejection (of a proposal)
Questions
What does avslag mean in English?
avslag means “rejection, refusal”.
Is it en avslag or ett avslag?
It is ett avslag, and “the rejection” is avslaget.
What is the plural of avslag?
avslag doesn't change in the plural: ett avslag, två avslag (definite: avslagen).
Similar words
dissnobba
Nearby common words
avslag is number 7,887 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
- 7,883knuffas crowd, push
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- 7,885rubbad slightly deranged, crazy
- 7,886tilltalad accused, defendant
- 7,888förbrytare criminal
- 7,889slöja veil
- 7,890välbehållen safe and sound
- 7,891trådlös Wireless, wireless
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