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A2 noun 중립

brev

/breːv/
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예시

1

Jag fick ett brev från min vän idag.

General conversation

I received a letter from my friend today.

2

Kan du lägga brevet på postlådan?

Household chores, everyday requests

Can you put the letter in the mailbox?

3

Hon skrev ett långt brev till sin familj.

Describing an action, personal communication

She wrote a long letter to her family.

4

Det är ett viktigt brev som måste skickas idag.

Urgency, official communication

It's an important letter that needs to be sent today.

5

De gamla breven bevarades i en låda på vinden.

Historical context, sentimental value

The old letters were preserved in a box in the attic.

자주 쓰는 조합

skicka brev
öppna brev
läsa brev
brevväxling

자주 혼동되는 단어

brev 대 brevväxling
refers to correspondence, an exchange of letters, rather than a single letter

문법 패턴

ett brev (a letter) brevet (the letter) flera brev (several letters) breven (the letters)

사용법

사용 참고사항

'Brev' is a common and straightforward word in Swedish, meaning 'letter' (as in a written message). It is a neuter noun, and its plural form is 'brev' (the same as the singular). The definite singular is 'brevet', and the definite plural is 'breven'. You would use 'brev' when referring to a physical letter, an email (though 'mejl' is more common for email), or even a letter of the alphabet in some contexts, though 'bokstav' is typically used for that. For example, 'Jag har skrivit ett brev' means 'I have written a letter'. 'Ett viktigt brev har kommit' means 'An important letter has arrived'. When talking about the act of sending or receiving letters, phrases like 'skicka brev' (to send letters) or 'få brev' (to receive letters) are used. It's a fundamental word for communication in Swedish.

자주 하는 실수

Ensure you use the correct article 'ett' (ett brev) for 'a letter' and be mindful of its plural form 'brev' (letters) as it doesn't change.

팁

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Common phrases

Common phrases include 'skicka ett brev' (to send a letter) and 'få ett brev' (to receive a letter).
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False friends

While related to English 'brief', the primary meaning in Swedish is 'letter', not 'short' (kort).
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Usage context

'Brev' can refer to both physical letters and, in some contexts, official emails or digital messages, though 'mejl' is more common for email.

어원

From Old Swedish brēver, brēf, from Old Norse bréf, from Proto-Germanic *brahwą, *brehwą (meaning 'a short written message, a letter, a document'), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰreh₁- (meaning 'to cut, to break'). Cognates include Old English brēf, Old Frisian bref, Old Saxon brēf, Old High German brief (German Brief), Dutch brief. The Germanic word is probably a loanword from Latin brevis (meaning 'short'), which developed into Medieval Latin breve (meaning 'a summary, a note, a letter'). The word likely entered Germanic languages through early contact with Roman administration or legal terminology, where 'brevis' or 'breve' referred to short official documents or decrees. Over time, its meaning expanded to encompass any written communication, particularly a letter. In Swedish, 'brev' has maintained this core meaning since the Old Swedish period. Its evolution mirrors the spread of literacy and written communication throughout Northern Europe, with the word adapting to various forms of written correspondence from official decrees to personal letters.

문화적 맥락

In Sweden, receiving a physical letter ('brev') has historically been a significant event, especially in an era predating widespread digital communication. Even today, official communications from government agencies, banks, and other institutions are often sent as physical letters, giving them a sense of formality and importance. The Swedish postal service, PostNord, plays a central role in this, and the delivery of 'brev' is an ingrained part of daily life. There's a certain cultural value placed on the tangible nature of a letter – the act of opening an envelope and reading a physical document. While email and messaging apps are prevalent for informal communication, 'brev' continues to hold a distinct place for more serious or personal correspondence, such as invitations, thank-you notes, or condolences, signifying a more considered effort from the sender.

암기 팁

Visualize an envelope with a 'brev' written on it, perhaps with a Swedish flag stamp, to remember it means 'letter.'

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문
The Swedish word for 'letter' is 'brev'. It's a common noun used to refer to a written message sent from one person to another, typically by mail or post. 'Brev' can encompass various types of letters, such as personal letters, formal letters, or even official correspondence. The plural form of 'brev' is also 'brev', as it is an en-word ending in a consonant, which often means the plural form doesn't change.
You can use 'brev' in a sentence similarly to how you would use 'letter' in English. For example, 'Jag har skrivit ett brev till min vän' means 'I have written a letter to my friend.' Another example could be, 'Har du fått brevet?' which translates to 'Have you received the letter?' It's a versatile word that integrates smoothly into various sentence structures.
Yes, there are several common phrases and expressions involving 'brev'. For instance, 'postbrev' specifically refers to a letter sent by post. 'Kärleksbrev' means 'love letter', and 'avskedsbrev' means 'farewell letter'. You might also hear 'öppet brev', which means 'open letter', referring to a letter intended for public viewing. These phrases help to specify the context or type of letter being discussed.
'Brev' is an 'ett' word (neuter gender) in Swedish. However, it's a bit of an exception in its declension as it doesn't change in the plural indefinite form. So, 'ett brev' (a letter) becomes 'flera brev' (several letters). In the definite singular, it's 'brevet' (the letter), and in the definite plural, it's 'breven' (the letters). Understanding its gender and declension is crucial for correct grammatical usage in Swedish.

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Jag skriver ett ____ till min vän.

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Har du postat ____?

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Hon fick många ____ på sin födelsedag.

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