Breakdown of Biodlaren har drygt tio kilo honung.
ha
to have
tio
ten
drygt
just over
kilot
the kilo
biodlaren
the beekeeper
honungen
the honey
Questions & Answers about Biodlaren har drygt tio kilo honung.
Why is there no word for 'of' between kilo and honung?
In Swedish, you do not use a preposition like 'of' between a unit of measurement and the noun it measures. They are placed directly next to each other. This is why it is tio kilo honung (ten kilos of honey), just like en kopp kaffe (a cup of coffee).
What exactly does drygt mean here, and what is its opposite?
Drygt is used with numbers to mean 'just over' or 'a little more than'. It is an essential B2-level adverb for estimating amounts. Its direct opposite is knappt, which means 'just under' or 'barely'.
Why is the base form kilo used after the number tio instead of the plural kilon?
Even though kilo is an ett-word that can take an -n in the plural (flera kilon), Swedish keeps units of measurement in their base form when they immediately follow a specific number. So you say tio kilo honung, just like fem meter or två liter.
How does the compound word biodlaren break down?
It is formed from bi (bee) and odlaren (the definite form of odlare, meaning grower or cultivator). The verb att odla means to cultivate or grow, and Swedish uses it not just for plants, but also for raising certain insects like bees.
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