ett ordspråk
Meaning
saying; proverb
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett ordspråk |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | ordspråket |
| Plural, indefinite | ordspråk |
| Plural, definite | ordspråken |
ordspråk is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort ordspråk, det stora ordspråket. Check another noun
Practise ordspråk
1 / 2Is it en ordspråk or ett ordspråk?
Questions
What does ordspråk mean in English?
ordspråk means “saying; proverb”.
Is it en ordspråk or ett ordspråk?
It is ett ordspråk, and “the saying” is ordspråket.
What is the plural of ordspråk?
ordspråk doesn't change in the plural: ett ordspråk, två ordspråk (definite: ordspråken).
Origin
ord + språk, used in 1526, so apparently from Old Swedish
Nearby common words
ordspråk is number 8,237 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
- 8,233katalog catalogue, (catalog (US))
- 8,234prydlig neat
- 8,235väsnas make a noise
- 8,236marshmallow marshmallow
- 8,238yla howl
- 8,239rappare rapper (a singer of rap music)
- 8,240vänskaplig friendly, amicable
- 8,241expertis expertise
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