Introducing Topics with "Hvad angår"
To shift focus or bound the scope of a conversation, use hvad angår (as for / regarding) followed directly by a noun phrase.
| as for / regarding (phrase) | hvad angår |
Triggering V2 Inversion
A phrase starting with hvad angår typically opens a sentence. Because Danish is a strict V2 (verb-second) language, this entire introductory block occupies the first position. The main clause following the comma must start immediately with the verb, triggering verb-subject inversion.
| As for the space station, we are still missing the new module. | Hvad angår rumstationen, mangler vi stadig det nye modul. |
Here, hvad angår rumstationen is position one. The main clause begins with the verb (mangler), followed by the subject (vi).
| As for the supply, they fortunately have enough oxygen. | Hvad angår forsyningen, har de heldigvis nok ilt. |
| As for the space station, the module is arriving soon. | Hvad angår rumstationen, ankommer modulet snart. |
| As for the launch, the trajectory is somewhat more difficult than one might think. | Hvad angår affyringen, er banen noget sværere end som så. |
Other Fronted Clauses
This V2 rule applies broadly. Just like hvad angår, other introductory phrases or dependent clauses take up slot one and trigger the exact same verb-subject inversion in the following main clause.
| As soon as the simulation begins, the vessel flies towards the space station. | Så snart simulationen begynder, flyver fartøjet mod rumstationen. |
| Given that the weather is good, we are planning the launch of the vessel tomorrow. | Givet at vejret er godt, planlægger vi affyringen af fartøjet i morgen. |
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