ett kor
Meaning
chancel; choir
In Swedish: altardelen i kyrka
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett kor |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | koret |
| Plural, indefinite | kor |
| Plural, definite | koren |
kor is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort kor, det stora koret. Check another noun
Practise kor
1 / 2Is it en kor or ett kor?
Questions
What does kor mean in English?
kor means “chancel, choir”.
Is it en kor or ett kor?
It is ett kor, and “the chancel” is koret.
What is the plural of kor?
kor doesn't change in the plural: ett kor, två kor (definite: koren).
Origin
From Old Swedish kor, from Old Norse kórr, from Latin chorus, from Ancient Greek χορός (khorós).
Nearby common words
kor is number 4,774 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
- 4,770bekännelse confession, profession (of faith)
- 4,771guide guide
- 4,772häromkring around here, around these parts, hereabouts
- 4,773väsen noise, being
- 4,775sken shone; blazed
- 4,776boxare boxer, pugilist
- 4,777kila run, hurry
- 4,778logik logic
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