en kvarleva
Meaning
the remains (of a body)
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | en kvarleva |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | kvarlevan |
| Plural, indefinite | kvarlevor |
| Plural, definite | kvarlevorna |
kvarleva is an en-word, so adjectives agree with it: en stor kvarleva, den stora kvarlevan. Check another noun
Practise kvarleva
1 / 2Is it en kvarleva or ett kvarleva?
kvarleva in a sentence
- Kvarlevorna hittades i en påse som dumpats i den närliggande ån.The remains were found in a bag that had been dumped in the brook nearby.
Questions
What does kvarleva mean in English?
kvarleva means “the remains (of a body)”.
Is it en kvarleva or ett kvarleva?
It is en kvarleva, and “the the remains” is kvarlevan.
What is the plural of kvarleva?
The plural of kvarleva is kvarlevor, and the definite plural is kvarlevorna.
Origin
Compound of kvar (“left, remaining”) + leva (“leave”).
Nearby common words
kvarleva is number 5,591 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
- 5,587solo solo
- 5,588tändare lighter
- 5,589familjemedlem Family member
- 5,590skottskada wound by gunfire
- 5,592tätt tightly, densely, closely, thickly
- 5,593ingrediens ingredient
- 5,594kavalleri cavalry
- 5,595melodi melody
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