Grammar Guide
Swedish En vs Ett Words (Gendered Nouns) Explained Simply
In Swedish, nouns are either 'en' words (common gender) or 'ett' words (neuter gender). About 80% of Swedish nouns are 'en' words. You must memorize the gender of each noun, as it affects adjectives, articles, and plurals.
The Indefinite Article
Use 'en' for common gender words (e.g., en bil - a car) and 'ett' for neuter gender words (e.g., ett hus - a house).Example Sentences
Jag har en bil.
I have a car.
Det är ett stort hus.
It is a big house.
En hund och ett äpple.
A dog and an apple.