ett bakslag
Meaning
setback, adversity
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett bakslag |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | bakslaget |
| Plural, indefinite | bakslag |
| Plural, definite | bakslagen |
bakslag is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort bakslag, det stora bakslaget. Check another noun
Practise bakslag
1 / 2Is it en bakslag or ett bakslag?
Questions
What does bakslag mean in English?
bakslag means “setback, adversity”.
Is it en bakslag or ett bakslag?
It is ett bakslag, and “the setback” is bakslaget.
What is the plural of bakslag?
bakslag doesn't change in the plural: ett bakslag, två bakslag (definite: bakslagen).
Nearby common words
bakslag is number 8,499 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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- 8,496avlägga make, pass (get through) [an examination]
- 8,497hipp hip (trendy, in)
- 8,498bestod contained, consisted of
- 8,500tidvatten tide (periodic change of sea level)
- 8,501trumpet trumpet
- 8,502osjälvisk unselfish
- 8,503förutsätta assume, presuppose
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