ett tomrum
Meaning
emptiness, void; an empty space
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett tomrum |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | tomrummet |
| Plural, indefinite | tomrum |
| Plural, definite | tomrummen |
tomrum is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort tomrum, det stora tomrummet. Check another noun
Practise tomrum
1 / 2Is it en tomrum or ett tomrum?
tomrum in a sentence
- Finns det tillräcklig mycket tomrum i väskan för att jag ska kunna lägga ned ett par byxor till?Is there empty space enough in the bag so that I can pack another pair of trousers?
Questions
What does tomrum mean in English?
tomrum means “emptiness, void, an empty space”.
Is it en tomrum or ett tomrum?
It is ett tomrum, and “the emptiness” is tomrummet.
What is the plural of tomrum?
tomrum doesn't change in the plural: ett tomrum, två tomrum (definite: tomrummen).
Origin
tom + rum
Nearby common words
tomrum is number 7,400 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
- 7,396synhåll (within/out of) viewing distance (close or not close enough to be seen)
- 7,397halshugga decapitate, behead
- 7,398from pious
- 7,399översvämma submerge, flood
- 7,401reserverad reserved
- 7,402fläkt breeze, fan
- 7,403belysning lighting, illumination
- 7,404forn former, ancient
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