gräv
gräv as a verb
Meaning
Digg
gräv as a noun(ett gräv)
Meaning
an instance of digging into (researching) something, especially as part of investigative journalism
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett gräv |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | grävet |
| Plural, indefinite | gräv |
| Plural, definite | gräven |
gräv is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort gräv, det stora grävet. Check another noun
Practise gräv
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gräv in a sentence
- journalistens senaste grävthe journalist's latest investigation ("dig")
- Journalisten vann ett pris för sitt grävThe journalist won a prize for his investigation
- Bra gräv!Nice digging! (as a compliment to someone who has discovered something through research)
Questions
What does gräv mean in English?
gräv means “Digg”.
Is it en gräv or ett gräv?
It is ett gräv, and “the an instance of digging into” is grävet.
What is the plural of gräv?
gräv doesn't change in the plural: ett gräv, två gräv (definite: gräven).
Origin
Literally, "dig."
Nearby common words
gräv is number 5,454 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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