ett rovdjur
Meaning
a predator (animal that preys on others); Carnivora
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett rovdjur |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | rovdjuret |
| Plural, indefinite | rovdjur |
| Plural, definite | rovdjuren |
rovdjur is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort rovdjur, det stora rovdjuret. Check another noun
Practise rovdjur
1 / 2Is it en rovdjur or ett rovdjur?
rovdjur in a sentence
- Vargen är ett rovdjurThe wolf is a predator
- Rovdjuret[The] Predator (movie)
Questions
What does rovdjur mean in English?
rovdjur means “a predator (animal that preys on others), Carnivora”.
Is it en rovdjur or ett rovdjur?
It is ett rovdjur, and “the a predator” is rovdjuret.
What is the plural of rovdjur?
rovdjur doesn't change in the plural: ett rovdjur, två rovdjur (definite: rovdjuren).
Origin
rov (“predation”) + djur (“animal”).
Nearby common words
rovdjur is number 5,242 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
- 5,238kikare binoculars
- 5,239överträffa exceed, surpass
- 5,240kat khat (a shrub, including when used as a recreational drug)
- 5,241redogörelse report, account
- 5,243fortsättning continuation, sequel
- 5,244passionerad impassioned
- 5,245antik antique
- 5,246mekaniker mechanic
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