ett skyddsrum
Meaning
a fortified room, like an air-raid shelter
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett skyddsrum |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | skyddsrummet |
| Plural, indefinite | skyddsrum |
| Plural, definite | skyddsrummen |
skyddsrum is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort skyddsrum, det stora skyddsrummet. Check another noun
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Questions
What does skyddsrum mean in English?
skyddsrum means “a fortified room, like an air-raid shelter”.
Is it en skyddsrum or ett skyddsrum?
It is ett skyddsrum, and “the a fortified room” is skyddsrummet.
What is the plural of skyddsrum?
skyddsrum doesn't change in the plural: ett skyddsrum, två skyddsrum (definite: skyddsrummen).
Origin
skydd (“protection”) + -s- + rum (“room”)
Nearby common words
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