Neuter adjectives ending in a stressed vowel (-tt)

Adjectives Ending in a Stressed Vowel

When describing an ett-word (a neuter noun), you usually add a -t to the end of the adjective. However, if the adjective ends in a stressed vowel, you must add a double -tt.

En-wordEtt-wordEnglish
nynyttnew
blåblåttblue
grågråttgrey
frifrittfree
råttraw
slöslöttblunt, dull

Just like standard adjectives, use this -tt form both when the adjective comes directly before a neuter noun and when it describes the noun later in the sentence.

They are buying a new house today.
De köper ett nytt hus idag.
The light in the room is completely blue.
Ljuset i rummet är helt blått.
Sweden is a free society.
Sverige är ett fritt samhälle.
The concept is new, but the meat is a bit raw.
Konceptet är nytt, men köttet är lite rått.