ett motto
Meaning
motto
In Swedish: sentens, valspråk
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett motto |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | mottot |
| Plural, indefinite | motton |
| Plural, definite | mottona |
motto is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort motto, det stora mottot. Check another noun
Practise motto
1 / 2Is it en motto or ett motto?
Questions
What does motto mean in English?
motto means “motto”.
Is it en motto or ett motto?
It is ett motto, and “the motto” is mottot.
What is the plural of motto?
The plural of motto is motton, and the definite plural is mottona.
Similar words
devisvalspråk
Origin
Borrowed from Italian motto, from Late Latin muttum.
Nearby common words
motto is number 6,597 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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