en ryss
Meaning
Russian
In Swedish: (manlig) person från Ryssland
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | en ryss |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | ryssen |
| Plural, indefinite | ryssar |
| Plural, definite | ryssarna |
ryss is an en-word, so adjectives agree with it: en stor ryss, den stora ryssen. Check another noun
Practise ryss
1 / 2Is it en ryss or ett ryss?
ryss in a sentence
- Ryssen kommer!The Russians are coming!
Questions
What does ryss mean in English?
ryss means “Russian”.
Is it en ryss or ett ryss?
It is en ryss, and “the Russian” is ryssen.
What is the plural of ryss?
The plural of ryss is ryssar, and the definite plural is ryssarna.
Origin
From Old Swedish ryz, ryze, ultimately from Old East Slavic Русь (Rusĭ).
Nearby common words
ryss is number 1,807 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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