Questions & Answers about Vi har flera klockor hemma.
Why does the plural of 'klocka' end in '-or' here?
The word klockor comes from the singular word en klocka. In Swedish, almost all en words that end in -a belong to Group 1. To make them plural, you drop their final -a and add -or. So, klocka becomes klockor.
Does the word flera change depending on the noun group?
No, flera means 'several' and is always used with plural nouns like klockor. Because it is already a plural concept, it does not change its ending regardless of whether the noun is an en word, an ett word, or which plural group it belongs to.
Can klockor mean both 'clocks' and 'watches'?
Yes! In Swedish, klockor is used for both clocks on the wall and watches you wear on your wrist. While there is a specific word for wristwatch (armbandsur), klocka is the most common everyday word for both.
Why does the sentence use hemma instead of hem?
Hemma means you are already at home, which makes sense here since the clocks are located in the house. You use hem when you are actively moving towards your home, such as in the phrase 'jag går hem' (I am going home).