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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.

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