ett ostron
Meaning
oyster
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett ostron |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | ostronet |
| Plural, indefinite | ostron |
| Plural, definite | ostronen |
ostron is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort ostron, det stora ostronet. Check another noun
Practise ostron
1 / 2Is it en ostron or ett ostron?
Questions
What does ostron mean in English?
ostron means “oyster”.
Is it en ostron or ett ostron?
It is ett ostron, and “the oyster” is ostronet.
What is the plural of ostron?
ostron doesn't change in the plural: ett ostron, två ostron (definite: ostronen).
Origin
From Old Swedish ostra, from Latin ostrea, from Ancient Greek ὄστρεον (óstreon).
Nearby common words
ostron is number 6,838 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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- 6,840undermedvetna subconscious
- 6,841bralla trousers, pants (US)
- 6,842aktion drive, campaign
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