en rap
Meaning
belch; burp
In Swedish: rapning
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | en rap |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | rapen |
| Plural, indefinite | rapar |
| Plural, definite | raparna |
rap is an en-word, so adjectives agree with it: en stor rap, den stora rapen. Check another noun
Practise rap
1 / 2Is it en rap or ett rap?
Questions
What does rap mean in English?
rap means “belch, burp”.
Is it en rap or ett rap?
It is en rap, and “the belch” is rapen.
What is the plural of rap?
The plural of rap is rapar, and the definite plural is raparna.
Origin
Back-formation of rapa (“to belch”), from Old Swedish rapa.
Nearby common words
rap is number 8,069 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
- 8,065avfyrad fired (of a gun), lit (of a firework), launched (of a rocket)
- 8,066tystnadsplikt professional secrecy, professional confidentiality
- 8,067enstaka occasional, separate
- 8,068kirurgisk surgical
- 8,070vas vase
- 8,071begagnad secondhand, used, pre-owned, secondhand
- 8,072bröstkorg rib cage, chest (corresponding part of the body)
- 8,073neurologisk neurological
Learn rap in real Swedish, free
Words stick when you hear them used. Complete Swedish Season 1 is 49 short video lessons with a synced transcript, free on the site with no account. A free account saves words like rap to your library and quizzes you on them, plus 7 days of the AI tutor and speaking practice when you confirm your email.
- Season 1 free in full: 49 lessons
- Synced transcript with English translations
- 7-day free trial of the AI tutor and speaking practice
- Members get the latest season and every new course
Sources: Folkets lexikon (CC BY-SA 2.5) and Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), edited by Lingolib. Browse the dictionary