Swedish · Numbers & Time
Ett
One
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number one.
Example
Jag vill ha ett glas vatten.
I want one glass of water.
Etymology
'Ett' translates to 'One' and originates from the Old Norse 'einn,' showing the continuity of numeral usage in the Swedish language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ett' is utilized in both formal and informal contexts whenever counting or specifying a single item, present in both spoken and written forms.