en oliv
Meaning
olive
In Swedish: (frukt från) olivträd
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | en oliv |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | oliven |
| Plural, indefinite | oliver |
| Plural, definite | oliverna |
oliv is an en-word, so adjectives agree with it: en stor oliv, den stora oliven. Check another noun
Practise oliv
1 / 2Is it en oliv or ett oliv?
Words built with oliv
- olivträd olive tree
- olivolja olive oil
Questions
What does oliv mean in English?
oliv means “olive”.
Is it en oliv or ett oliv?
It is en oliv, and “the olive” is oliven.
What is the plural of oliv?
The plural of oliv is oliver, and the definite plural is oliverna.
Nearby common words
oliv is number 1,640 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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