ett mysterium
Meaning
mystery
In Swedish: oförklarlig händelse
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett mysterium |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | mysteriet |
| Plural, indefinite | mysterier |
| Plural, definite | mysterierna |
mysterium is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort mysterium, det stora mysteriet. Check another noun
Practise mysterium
1 / 2Is it en mysterium or ett mysterium?
mysterium in a sentence
- mysteriet med den försvunna borddukenthe mystery of the missing tablecloth
Questions
What does mysterium mean in English?
mysterium means “mystery”.
Is it en mysterium or ett mysterium?
It is ett mysterium, and “the mystery” is mysteriet.
What is the plural of mysterium?
The plural of mysterium is mysterier, and the definite plural is mysterierna.
Origin
Borrowed from Latin mystērium, from Ancient Greek μυστήριον (mustḗrion).
Nearby common words
mysterium is number 2,876 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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