gen
gen as an adjective
Meaning
short; direct
In Swedish: kort, rak
Forms
| Basic form | gen | with en-words |
|---|---|---|
| Comparative | genare | “-er”, “more …” |
| Superlative | genast | “-est”, “most …” |
gen as a noun(en gen)
Meaning
gene
In Swedish: arvsanlag (i celler)
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | en gen |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | genen |
| Plural, indefinite | gener |
| Plural, definite | generna |
gen is an en-word, so adjectives agree with it: en stor gen, den stora genen. Check another noun
Practise gen
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Words built with gen
- genväg short cut
Questions
What does gen mean in English?
gen means “short, direct”.
Is it en gen or ett gen?
It is en gen, and “the gene” is genen.
What is the plural of gen?
The plural of gen is gener, and the definite plural is generna.
Similar words
arvsanlag
Origin
From Old Norse gegn (“straight, direct”).
Nearby common words
gen is number 3,803 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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