Beyond hvad, hvem and hvor
| question word | English |
|---|---|
| hvornår | when |
| hvad tid | (at) what time |
| hvorfor | why |
| hvordan | how |
| hvilken / hvilket | which |
| hvor mange | how many |
| hvor meget | how much |
| hvor tit | how often |
As with hvad and hvor, the verb comes right after the question word:
| When does the train come? — At half past three. | Hvornår kommer toget? — Klokken halv fire. |
| Why is the child crying? — Because it is tired. | Hvorfor græder barnet? — Fordi det er træt. |
| How are you getting home? — By bus. | Hvordan kommer du hjem? — Med bussen. |
hvilken and hvilket
hvilken agrees with the noun: hvilken bus (en-word), hvilket hus (et-word).
| Which house is yours? | Hvilket hus er dit? |
Many or much
hvor mange asks about things you count, hvor meget about things you do not:
| How many cats do you (plural) have? | Hvor mange katte har I? |
| How much milk do you drink? | Hvor meget mælk drikker du? |
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