en styvfar
Meaning
a stepfather, a stepdad
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | en styvfar |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | styvfadern |
| Plural, indefinite | styvfäder |
| Plural, definite | styvfäderna |
styvfar is an en-word, so adjectives agree with it: en stor styvfar, den stora styvfadern. Check another noun
Practise styvfar
1 / 2Is it en styvfar or ett styvfar?
Questions
What does styvfar mean in English?
styvfar means “a stepfather, a stepdad”.
Is it en styvfar or ett styvfar?
It is en styvfar, and “the a stepfather” is styvfadern.
What is the plural of styvfar?
The plural of styvfar is styvfäder, and the definite plural is styvfäderna.
Origin
From older styvfader, equivalent to styv- + far.
Nearby common words
styvfar is number 6,590 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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