legat
legat as a verb
Meaning
lain
legat as a noun(ett legat)
Meaning
a legacy
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett legat |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | legatet |
| Plural, indefinite | legat |
| Plural, definite | legaten |
legat is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort legat, det stora legatet. Check another noun
Practise legat
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Questions
What does legat mean in English?
legat means “lain”.
Is it en legat or ett legat?
It is ett legat, and “the a legacy” is legatet.
What is the plural of legat?
legat doesn't change in the plural: ett legat, två legat (definite: legaten).
Origin
From Latin legatum.
Nearby common words
legat is number 2,018 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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