ett bevis
Meaning
proof; evidence; testimony; certificate
In Swedish: det som tydligt visar att något är sant, intyg
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett bevis |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | beviset |
| Plural, indefinite | bevis |
| Plural, definite | bevisen |
bevis is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort bevis, det stora beviset. Check another noun
Practise bevis
1 / 2Is it en bevis or ett bevis?
bevis in a sentence
- han frikändes i brist på bevishe was acquitted for lack of evidence
- hans uttalande är ett bevis på dåligt omdömehis statement is a manifestation of questionable judgement
Questions
What does bevis mean in English?
bevis means “proof, evidence”.
Is it en bevis or ett bevis?
It is ett bevis, and “the proof” is beviset.
What is the plural of bevis?
bevis doesn't change in the plural: ett bevis, två bevis (definite: bevisen).
Similar words
belägg
Where the course teaches it
Origin
From Old Swedish bevis, likely borrowed from Middle Low German bewis.
Nearby common words
bevis is number 666 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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