böter
Swedish edit
Etymology edit
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 edit
böter c
- fine (penalty in money)
böter
- indefinite plural of bot
Usage notes edit
- Singular usage remains unrecognized by language authorities.