Explaining multiple factors
To explain a situation with multiple factors, Danish uses the coordinating correlatives dels ..., dels ... (partly ..., partly ...). This gives equal weight to two elements.
When linking phrases, ensure both sides share the same grammatical structure. For example, repeat prepositions directly after the second dels.
| It is interesting partly because of the linguistic diversity, partly because of the age. | Den er interessant dels på grund af den sproglige mangfoldighed, dels på grund af alderen. |
| The child acquires the mother tongue partly by listening, partly by speaking. | Barnet tilegner sig modersmålet dels ved at lytte, dels ved at tale. |
Connecting nouns and adjectives
You can also use dels ..., dels ... to directly link two nouns or adjectives.
| If she is bilingual, she speaks partly Danish, partly English. | Er hun tosproget, taler hun dels dansk, dels engelsk. |
| His accent is partly a linguistic habit, partly a personal choice. | Hans accent er dels en sproglig vane, dels et personligt valg. |
| The grammar is partly difficult, partly boring. | Grammatikken er dels svær, dels kedelig. |
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