grepp
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Swedish
Etymology
Derived from gripa.
Pronunciation
Audio: (file)
Noun
grepp n
- a grip (a hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand)
- an approach (way of doing something)
- stilistiskt grepp
- stylistic device
- (sports) a hold (e.g. in wrestling)
Declension
Declension of grepp | ||||
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Singular | Plural | |||
Indefinite | Definite | Indefinite | Definite | |
Nominative | grepp | greppet | grepp | greppen |
Genitive | grepps | greppets | grepps | greppens |
Related terms
Descendants
- → Finnish: ripa
Further reading
- grepp in Svenska Akademiens ordböcker
- grepp in Elof Hellquist, Svensk etymologisk ordbok (1st ed., 1922)