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Definiteness

In attribute Use, the value is governed by the head of the noun phrase in question. The values are indefinite and definite, where indefinite is prescribed for predicate Use and definite for nominalisation Use.

NB: When definite is realised, Number and (normal) Gender distinctions are neutralised.

Attribute Value Sw. example Sw. tag
Definiteness indefinite (en) fin (stol) adj-sg-indef
definite (den) fina (stolen) adj-sg-def
Definiteness indefinite (flera) fina (stolar) adj-pl-indef
definite (de) fina (stolarna) adj-pl-def