böter

See also: boter, bòter, bøter, and Bote̩r

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.