en hylsa
Meaning
capsule; sleeve; casing; socket; cap; case
In Swedish: hölje; kapsel
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | en hylsa |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | hylsan |
| Plural, indefinite | hylsor |
| Plural, definite | hylsorna |
hylsa is an en-word, so adjectives agree with it: en stor hylsa, den stora hylsan. Check another noun
Practise hylsa
1 / 2Is it en hylsa or ett hylsa?
Words built with hylsa
- patronhylsa cartridge case
- hylsnyckel socket wrench
Questions
What does hylsa mean in English?
hylsa means “capsule, sleeve”.
Is it en hylsa or ett hylsa?
It is en hylsa, and “the capsule” is hylsan.
What is the plural of hylsa?
The plural of hylsa is hylsor, and the definite plural is hylsorna.
Origin
Borrowed from German Hülse.
Nearby common words
hylsa is number 8,607 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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