Swedish noun

ett dilemma

dilemma

Meaning

dilemma

In Swedish: besvärlig situation (i valet mellan två möjligheter); klämma, knipa

Forms

Forms of dilemma
Singular, indefiniteett dilemma
Singular, definitedilemmat
Plural, indefinitedilemman
Plural, definitedilemmana

dilemma is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort dilemma, det stora dilemmat. Check another noun

Practise dilemma

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Is it en dilemma or ett dilemma?

dilemma in a sentence

  • hamna i ett besvärligt dilemma
    find oneself in a dilemma

Questions

What does dilemma mean in English?

dilemma means “dilemma”.

Is it en dilemma or ett dilemma?

It is ett dilemma, and “the dilemma” is dilemmat.

What is the plural of dilemma?

The plural of dilemma is dilemman, and the definite plural is dilemmana.

Similar words

problem

Nearby common words

dilemma is number 7,383 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.

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