ett prov
Meaning
trial, test, experiment; examination; sample
In Swedish: försök, undersökning
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett prov |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | provet |
| Plural, indefinite | prov |
| Plural, definite | proven |
prov is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort prov, det stora provet. Check another noun
Practise prov
1 / 2Is it en prov or ett prov?
prov in a sentence
- prov med röjning istället för besprutningtrial(s) of clearance instead of spraying
- centrala prov i gymnasietcentrally administered tests to establish grading levels in some upper-secondary school subjects
- visa prov på stort moddisplay (show proof of) great courage
- kärnvapenprovnuclear weapons test
- Vi sattes på provWe were put to the test
- När är provet?When's the exam?
- blodprovblood sample
Expressions
- sättas på provput to the test
Words built with prov
- provanställning probationary employment
- kärnvapenprov nuclear weapon test
- laboratorieprov laboratory experiment (test)
- varuprov goods sample
- smakprov sample, taste
Questions
What does prov mean in English?
prov means “trial, test, experiment, examination”.
Is it en prov or ett prov?
It is ett prov, and “the trial” is provet.
What is the plural of prov?
prov doesn't change in the plural: ett prov, två prov (definite: proven).
Similar words
kunskapskontrolltesttentamen
Origin
From Latin proba.
Nearby common words
prov is number 1,280 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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