ett vattenfall
Meaning
a waterfall
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett vattenfall |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | vattenfallet |
| Plural, indefinite | vattenfall |
| Plural, definite | vattenfallen |
vattenfall is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort vattenfall, det stora vattenfallet. Check another noun
Practise vattenfall
1 / 2Is it en vattenfall or ett vattenfall?
Questions
What does vattenfall mean in English?
vattenfall means “a waterfall”.
Is it en vattenfall or ett vattenfall?
It is ett vattenfall, and “the a waterfall” is vattenfallet.
What is the plural of vattenfall?
vattenfall doesn't change in the plural: ett vattenfall, två vattenfall (definite: vattenfallen).
Origin
From Old Norse vatnfall (“waterfall”), equivalent to vatten + fall.
Nearby common words
vattenfall is number 8,664 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
Learn vattenfall in real Swedish, free
Words stick when you hear them used. Complete Swedish Season 1 is 49 short video lessons with a synced transcript, free on the site with no account. A free account saves words like vattenfall to your library and quizzes you on them, plus 7 days of the AI tutor and speaking practice when you confirm your email.
- Season 1 free in full: 49 lessons
- Synced transcript with English translations
- 7-day free trial of the AI tutor and speaking practice
- Members get the latest season and every new course
Sources: Folkets lexikon (CC BY-SA 2.5) and Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), edited by Lingolib. Recording: Wikimedia Commons. Browse the dictionary