Tredubbla
Tredubbla is a Swedish verb meaning to multiply something by three, or to increase threefold, i.e., to triple. It is used when describing a threefold increase in quantity, size, value, or other measurable things.
Etymology and related forms: the word combines the prefix tri-, meaning three, with dubbla, meaning to double.
Grammatical notes: the verb follows the regular conjugation pattern of Swedish -a verbs. Infinitive: tredubbla. Present:
Usage: tredubbla is common in mathematics, economics, statistics, and everyday language to describe a threefold increase.
- Företaget planerar att tredubbla sin omsättning inom fem år.
- Befolkningen tredubblades under det första århundradet i regionen.