ett kvarter
Meaning
block
In Swedish: husgrupp mellan (i regel fyra) gator
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett kvarter |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | kvarteret |
| Plural, indefinite | kvarter |
| Plural, definite | kvarteren |
kvarter is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort kvarter, det stora kvarteret. Check another noun
Practise kvarter
1 / 2Is it en kvarter or ett kvarter?
Words built with kvarter
- villakvarter residential district
Questions
What does kvarter mean in English?
kvarter means “block”.
Is it en kvarter or ett kvarter?
It is ett kvarter, and “the block” is kvarteret.
What is the plural of kvarter?
kvarter doesn't change in the plural: ett kvarter, två kvarter (definite: kvarteren).
Origin
From Latin quartarius, via French quartier.
Nearby common words
kvarter is number 1,767 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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