ett belopp
amount
En viss mängd pengar eller en siffra som visar hur mycket något kostar eller är värt.
Definition & meaning
The Swedish word belopp refers to a sum of money or a specific amount. It is commonly used in financial, legal, or everyday contexts when referring to a total quantity of currency.
- Monetary sum: A specific amount of money, often used in billing, banking, or transactions. For example, "the amount to be paid."
- General quantity: In some contexts, it can refer to a total quantity of something, though its use is overwhelmingly focused on currency.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a neuter noun (ett-word).
- Singular indefinite: ett belopp
- Singular definite: beloppet
- Plural indefinite: belopp
- Plural definite: beloppen
- Word origin: The word originates from the Middle Low German word belop, which relates to the verb belopen (to amount to, to run up to). It shares an etymological root with the Swedish verb löpa , meaning "to run."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Summa (a sum)
- Pengabelopp (a sum of money)
- Belöpning (archaic or rare, refers to the act of amounting to something)
Antonyms: There are no direct lexical antonyms for "belopp," as it is a neutral noun describing a quantity. However, in specific contexts of comparison, one might contrast it with:
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Examples
Hon betalade ett litet belopp i kassan.noun
She paid a small amount at the checkout.
Vilka belopp diskuterade ni under mötet?noun
Which amounts did you discuss during the meeting?
Hela beloppet sattes in på sparkontot.noun
The whole amount was deposited into the savings account.
Många olika belopp nämndes i rapporten.noun
Many different amounts were mentioned in the report.
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