Questions & Answers about Mannen i ståndet säljer gamla klockor.
Why does gammal change to gamla instead of just adding an -a for the plural?
This matches the syncopation rule you are learning right now! When an adjective ends in an unstressed -al, -el, -er, or -en, it drops that vowel when the plural -a is added. So, gammal drops its second 'a'. Additionally, Swedish spelling rules do not allow a double consonant before another consonant, so the double 'm' simplifies to a single 'm', giving us gamla.
Is ståndet an en word or an ett word?
It is an ett word (ett stånd). You can see this because the definite form meaning 'the stall' ends in -et: ståndet. A stånd is commonly used to describe a market stall or a small stand where things are sold.
What is the base form of the verb säljer?
The infinitive form is att sälja (to sell). It is an irregular verb that changes its vowel in the past tense. While you only need the present tense säljer in this sentence, it is a good time to remember that its past tense is sålde.
Does klockor mean 'clocks' or 'watches' here?
It means 'watches' in this English translation, but the Swedish word en klocka is used for both wristwatches and wall clocks. You just have to use the context of the sentence to figure out which one makes the most sense!