Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
böter. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
böter, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
böter in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
böter you have here. The definition of the word
böter will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
böter, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Swedish
Etymology
bot is mostly used in the indefinite plural in phrases such as "betala böter", where it was later reinterpreted as a singular noun without an article. Thus, "betala böter" shifted in meaning from "pay fines" to "pay a fine".
Noun
böter c
- fine (penalty in money)
böter
- indefinite plural of bot
Usage notes
- Singular usage remains unrecognized by language authorities.