ett bloss
Meaning
torch; puff; drag
In Swedish: liten fackla
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett bloss |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | blosset |
| Plural, indefinite | bloss |
| Plural, definite | blossen |
bloss is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort bloss, det stora blosset. Check another noun
Practise bloss
1 / 2Is it en bloss or ett bloss?
bloss in a sentence
- dra ett blosstake a drag
- Jag ska ta mig ett blossI'm going to have a smoke
Expressions
- ta ett blosstake a drag
Words built with bloss
- tomtebloss sparkler
Questions
What does bloss mean in English?
bloss means “torch, puff”.
Is it en bloss or ett bloss?
It is ett bloss, and “the torch” is blosset.
What is the plural of bloss?
bloss doesn't change in the plural: ett bloss, två bloss (definite: blossen).
Origin
From Old Swedish blos, blus, from Old Norse blys, from Proto-Germanic *blusją (“firebrand, torch”).
Nearby common words
bloss is number 7,012 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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