gripande
gripande as an adjective
Meaning
touching; poignant
In Swedish: rörande
gripande as a noun(ett gripande)
Meaning
arrest
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett gripande |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | gripandet |
| Plural, indefinite | gripanden |
| Plural, definite | gripandena |
gripande is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort gripande, det stora gripandet. Check another noun
Practise gripande
1 / 1What does gripande mean?
gripande in a sentence
- en gripande berättelsea touching story
Questions
What does gripande mean in English?
gripande means “touching, poignant”.
Is it en gripande or ett gripande?
It is ett gripande, and “the arrest” is gripandet.
What is the plural of gripande?
The plural of gripande is gripanden, and the definite plural is gripandena.
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Nearby common words
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