en famn
Meaning
arms; embrace; fathom
In Swedish: (öppna) armar och bålens framsida
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | en famn |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | famnen |
| Plural, indefinite | famnar |
| Plural, definite | famnarna |
famn is an en-word, so adjectives agree with it: en stor famn, den stora famnen. Check another noun
Practise famn
1 / 2Is it en famn or ett famn?
famn in a sentence
- hålla ett barn i famnenhold a child in one's arms
- Han har barnet i famnenHe has the child in his arms
- Han tog henne i famnenHe took her in his arms
- Kom i min famn!Come into my arms!
- Jag är trygg i din famnI am safe in your arms
Words built with famn
- famntag embrace, hug
Questions
What does famn mean in English?
famn means “arms, embrace”.
Is it en famn or ett famn?
It is en famn, and “the arms” is famnen.
What is the plural of famn?
The plural of famn is famnar, and the definite plural is famnarna.
Nearby common words
famn is number 4,340 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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