ett kryp
Meaning
insect
In Swedish: litet krypande djur
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett kryp |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | krypet |
| Plural, indefinite | kryp |
| Plural, definite | krypen |
kryp is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort kryp, det stora krypet. Check another noun
Practise kryp
1 / 2Is it en kryp or ett kryp?
Questions
What does kryp mean in English?
kryp means “insect”.
Is it en kryp or ett kryp?
It is ett kryp, and “the insect” is krypet.
What is the plural of kryp?
kryp doesn't change in the plural: ett kryp, två kryp (definite: krypen).
Similar words
Origin
Deverbal from krypa.
Nearby common words
kryp is number 3,707 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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