ett slem
slem as a noun(ett slem)
Meaning
slime; phlegm; mucus
In Swedish: seg vätska från människa el. annan organism
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett slem |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | slemmet |
| Plural, indefinite | slem |
| Plural, definite | slemmen |
slem is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort slem, det stora slemmet. Check another noun
slem as an adjective
Meaning
lousy, bad, unpleasant
Forms
| Basic form | slem | with en-words |
|---|---|---|
| Neuter | slemt | with ett-words |
| Plural and definite | slemma | plural nouns, and after den / det / de |
| Comparative | slemmare | “-er”, “more …” |
| Superlative | slemmast | “-est”, “most …” |
Practise slem
1 / 2Is it en slem or ett slem?
slem in a sentence
- hosta upp slemcough up phlegm
Questions
What does slem mean in English?
slem means “slime, phlegm”.
Is it en slem or ett slem?
It is ett slem, and “the slime” is slemmet.
What is the plural of slem?
slem doesn't change in the plural: ett slem, två slem (definite: slemmen).
Origin
From Old Swedish slēmber, from Old Norse slím (“slime”), from Proto-Germanic *slīmą.
Nearby common words
slem is number 8,903 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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