en tjallare
Meaning
an informer, a snitch, a rat
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | en tjallare |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | tjallaren |
| Plural, indefinite | tjallare |
| Plural, definite | tjallarna |
tjallare is an en-word, so adjectives agree with it: en stor tjallare, den stora tjallaren. Check another noun
Practise tjallare
1 / 2Is it en tjallare or ett tjallare?
Questions
What does tjallare mean in English?
tjallare means “an informer, a snitch, a rat”.
Is it en tjallare or ett tjallare?
It is en tjallare, and “the an informer” is tjallaren.
What is the plural of tjallare?
tjallare doesn't change in the plural: en tjallare, två tjallare (definite: tjallarna).
Origin
From tjalla (“inform on, snitch”) + -are (“-er”).
Nearby common words
tjallare is number 3,748 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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