ett golv
Meaning
floor
In Swedish: den yta som man står el. går på i ett rum
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett golv |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | golvet |
| Plural, indefinite | golv |
| Plural, definite | golven |
golv is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort golv, det stora golvet. Check another noun
Practise golv
1 / 2Is it en golv or ett golv?
golv in a sentence
- tappa något i golvetdrop sth. onto the floor
Words built with golv
- källargolv basement floor
- golvmopp mop
- fabriksgolv shop floor
- parkettgolv parquet floor
Questions
What does golv mean in English?
golv means “floor”.
Is it en golv or ett golv?
It is ett golv, and “the floor” is golvet.
What is the plural of golv?
golv doesn't change in the plural: ett golv, två golv (definite: golven).
Origin
From Old Swedish golf, from Old Norse golf, from Proto-Germanic *gulbą.
Nearby common words
golv is number 1,265 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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