ett kors
kors as a noun(ett kors)
Meaning
cross; crucifix
In Swedish: figur där en rak linje korsar en annan; kryss
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett kors |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | korset |
| Plural, indefinite | kors |
| Plural, definite | korsen |
kors is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort kors, det stora korset. Check another noun
kors as an adverb
Meaning
crossways
kors as an interjection
Meaning
heavens!
Practise kors
1 / 2Is it en kors or ett kors?
Expressions
- sitta med armarna i korstwiddle one's thumbs
- kors och tvärsthis way and that
Questions
What does kors mean in English?
kors means “cross, crucifix”.
Is it en kors or ett kors?
It is ett kors, and “the cross” is korset.
What is the plural of kors?
kors doesn't change in the plural: ett kors, två kors (definite: korsen).
Origin
From Old Swedish kors, krussa, from Latin crux.
Nearby common words
kors is number 2,619 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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