en gosse
Meaning
boy, lad, fellow, chap
In Swedish: pojke
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | en gosse |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | gossen |
| Plural, indefinite | gossar |
| Plural, definite | gossarna |
gosse is an en-word, so adjectives agree with it: en stor gosse, den stora gossen. Check another noun
Practise gosse
1 / 2Is it en gosse or ett gosse?
Expressions
- snygga gossarnasty pieces of work
Words built with gosse
- gullgosse blue-eyed boy
- gosskör boys' choir
Questions
What does gosse mean in English?
gosse means “boy, lad, fellow, chap”.
Is it en gosse or ett gosse?
It is en gosse, and “the boy” is gossen.
What is the plural of gosse?
The plural of gosse is gossar, and the definite plural is gossarna.
Similar words
Origin
Unknown.
Nearby common words
gosse is number 2,645 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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