ett ode
Meaning
an ode
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett ode |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | odet |
| Plural, indefinite | oden |
| Plural, definite | odena |
ode is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort ode, det stora odet. Check another noun
Practise ode
1 / 2Is it en ode or ett ode?
Questions
What does ode mean in English?
ode means “an ode”.
Is it en ode or ett ode?
It is ett ode, and “the an ode” is odet.
What is the plural of ode?
The plural of ode is oden, and the definite plural is odena.
Origin
Used in Swedish since 1651, cognate with English and French ode, Latin oda, from Ancient Greek ᾠδή (ōidḗ) and the older ἀοιδή (aoidḗ).
Nearby common words
ode is number 8,223 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
- 8,219vanligen usually
- 8,220vedergällning revenge
- 8,221oönskad unwanted
- 8,222bokning Booking
- 8,224signa synonym of välsigna (“to bless”), alternative form of sajna (“to sign”)
- 8,225ögonbindel blindfold
- 8,226villkora condition (attach conditions to something)
- 8,227nationalgarde a national guard ((defensive) military (reserve) force (sometimes with other duties))
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