Breakdown of Serienumret kan identifiera datorn.
kunna
be able to
datorn
the computer
serienumret
the serial number
identifiera
to identify
Questions & Answers about Serienumret kan identifiera datorn.
Why is it serienumret and not serienummer?
Because serienumret is the definite singular form: the serial number.
- ett serienummer = a serial number
- serienumret = the serial number
The noun serienummer is a neuter noun, so its definite ending is -et. In this type of noun, the ending looks a little irregular:
- ett nummer → numret
- ett serienummer → serienumret
So the sentence uses the definite form because it is talking about a specific serial number.
Why is it datorn and not dator?
Because datorn is the definite singular form of dator:
- en dator = a computer
- datorn = the computer
Dator is an en-word. Many en-words that end in -or, -er, or -el form the definite singular with just -n rather than -en:
- en dator → datorn
- en motor → motorn
- en regel → regeln
So datorn is the normal form here.