Word
Trummisen håller takten.
Meaning
The drummer keeps the beat.
Part of speech
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Questions & Answers about Trummisen håller takten.
Why does trummisen end in -en?
Because trummisen is the definite singular form of trummis.
- en trummis = a drummer
- trummisen = the drummer
In Swedish, the definite article is usually attached to the end of the noun instead of being a separate word like the in English.
Is trummis the normal word for drummer?
Yes. Trummis is a very common everyday word for drummer, especially when talking about a band.
You may also see other related words, but trummis is very natural in ordinary speech.
Why is there no separate word for the in the sentence?
Swedish usually puts the definite article at the end of the noun:
- trummisen = the drummer
- takten = the beat
So instead of saying something like the drummer, Swedish often uses one word with a definite ending.
Why is it håller and not hålla?