ett gem
Meaning
paper clip
In Swedish: pappersklämma
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett gem |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | gemet |
| Plural, indefinite | gem |
| Plural, definite | gemen |
gem is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort gem, det stora gemet. Check another noun
Practise gem
1 / 2Is it en gem or ett gem?
Questions
What does gem mean in English?
gem means “paper clip”.
Is it en gem or ett gem?
It is ett gem, and “the paper clip” is gemet.
What is the plural of gem?
gem doesn't change in the plural: ett gem, två gem (definite: gemen).
Similar words
pappersklämma
Origin
The paper clip's most common design was originally thought to be made by The Gem Manufacturing Company in Britain in the 1870s.
Nearby common words
gem is number 8,691 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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