ett brev
Meaning
letter
In Swedish: ett längre, skrivet meddelande, post
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett brev |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | brevet |
| Plural, indefinite | brev |
| Plural, definite | breven |
brev is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort brev, det stora brevet. Check another noun
Practise brev
1 / 2Is it en brev or ett brev?
brev in a sentence
- Alla brev besvaras!All letters will be answered!
- jag fick ett brev från utlandetI received a letter from abroad
- ett öppet brev till regeringenan open letter to the government
- Jag skickade / postade ett brev till NisseI sent / mailed Nisse a letter
- posta ett brevput a letter in the mail
Words built with brev
- brevbärare postman, (mailman), mailperson
- brevvän pen friend, (pen pal)
- brevpress paper-weight
- brevhemlighet privacy of correspondence
Questions
What does brev mean in English?
brev means “letter”.
Is it en brev or ett brev?
It is ett brev, and “the letter” is brevet.
What is the plural of brev?
brev doesn't change in the plural: ett brev, två brev (definite: breven).
Similar words
meddelandesnigelpost
Origin
From Old Norse bréf, from Latin breve (“breve scriptum”).
Nearby common words
brev is number 844 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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