en metafor
Meaning
metaphor
In Swedish: bildligt uttryck
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | en metafor |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | metaforen |
| Plural, indefinite | metaforer |
| Plural, definite | metaforerna |
metafor is an en-word, so adjectives agree with it: en stor metafor, den stora metaforen. Check another noun
Practise metafor
1 / 2Is it en metafor or ett metafor?
metafor in a sentence
- "tidens tand" är en välkänd metafor"the ravages of time" is a well-known metaphor
Questions
What does metafor mean in English?
metafor means “metaphor”.
Is it en metafor or ett metafor?
It is en metafor, and “the metaphor” is metaforen.
What is the plural of metafor?
The plural of metafor is metaforer, and the definite plural is metaforerna.
Similar words
liknelse
Origin
From Latin metaphora, from Ancient Greek μεταφορά (metaphorá).
Nearby common words
metafor is number 5,757 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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