real
real as an adjective
Meaning
objective, real, pertaining to real and physical objects
Forms
| Basic form | real | with en-words |
|---|---|---|
| Neuter | realt | with ett-words |
| Plural and definite | reala | plural nouns, and after den / det / de |
real as a noun(en real)
Meaning
clipping of realskola; clipping of realskoleexamen; real (currency of Brazil and formerly Portugal)
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | en real |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | realen |
| Plural, indefinite | realer |
| Plural, definite | realerna |
real is an en-word, so adjectives agree with it: en stor real, den stora realen. Check another noun
Practise real
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Questions
What does real mean in English?
real means “objective, real, pertaining to real and physical objects”.
Is it en real or ett real?
It is en real, and “the clipping of realskola” is realen.
What is the plural of real?
The plural of real is realer, and the definite plural is realerna.
Nearby common words
real is number 7,414 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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