ett vite
Meaning
fine
In Swedish: böter i fall då lagens krav inte uppfylls
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett vite |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | vitet |
| Plural, indefinite | viten |
| Plural, definite | vitena |
vite is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort vite, det stora vitet. Check another noun
Practise vite
1 / 2Is it en vite or ett vite?
vite in a sentence
- utdöma viteimpose a (monetary) penalty
- att åläggas att göra något vid vite av 20 000 kronorto be ordered to do something under penalty of a fine of 20, 000 kronor
Expressions
- vid viteunder penalty of a fine
Words built with vite
- vitesföreläggande order to pay a fine
Questions
What does vite mean in English?
vite means “fine”.
Is it en vite or ett vite?
It is ett vite, and “the fine” is vitet.
What is the plural of vite?
The plural of vite is viten, and the definite plural is vitena.
Similar words
botbötesbelopp
Origin
From Old Swedish vite (“penalty”), from Old Norse víti, from Proto-Germanic *wītaną.
Nearby common words
vite is number 5,586 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
- 5,582anteckna note, make a note of
- 5,583chocka shock
- 5,584upphäva annul
- 5,585bevisad proven
- 5,587solo solo
- 5,588tändare lighter
- 5,589familjemedlem Family member
- 5,590skottskada wound by gunfire
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