brevbärare

Swedish

Etymology

From brev (“letter”) +‎ bärare (“carrier”). Attested since 1686. Compare German Briefträger.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /²breːvˌbæːrare/

Noun

brevbärare c

  1. a mailman, a letter carrier
    Jag bjuder ofta brevbäraren på fika när jag är hemma.
    I often invite the mailman in for coffee when I'm home.

Declension

Declension of brevbärare
nominative genitive
singular indefinite brevbärare brevbärares
definite brevbäraren brevbärarens
plural indefinite brevbärare brevbärares
definite brevbärarna brevbärarnas

References

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