ett stup
Meaning
precipice; steep slope
In Swedish: något som stupar brant, djup
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett stup |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | stupet |
| Plural, indefinite | stup |
| Plural, definite | stupen |
stup is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort stup, det stora stupet. Check another noun
Practise stup
1 / 2Is it en stup or ett stup?
stup in a sentence
- falla nerför ett stupfall down a cliff
- ett brant stupa steep cliff (when viewed as a drop) / a steep drop-off
Questions
What does stup mean in English?
stup means “precipice, steep slope”.
Is it en stup or ett stup?
It is ett stup, and “the precipice” is stupet.
What is the plural of stup?
stup doesn't change in the plural: ett stup, två stup (definite: stupen).
Similar words
Origin
Deverbal from stupa (“fall”).
Nearby common words
stup is number 7,409 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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