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Questions & Answers about De er sure.
Why is there an -e at the end of sure?
This is because the subject De (they) is plural. In Danish, adjectives have to match the noun or pronoun they describe. When describing more than one person or thing, you usually add an -e to the base adjective. So the singular sur becomes the plural sure.
I thought sur meant sour, like food. Can it really mean mad?
Yes! While sur does mean sour when talking about lemons or milk, when it is used to describe people, it is the most common way to say mad, angry, or cranky in everyday Danish.
Does the verb er change because De is plural?
No, the verb er (are) stays exactly the same. A great thing about Danish verbs is that they do not change based on who or how many people are doing the action. You use er for everything: jeg er (I am), han er (he is), and De er (they are).
How do I pronounce De?
De is pronounced like the English word dee. It is a very common word, so you will get used to hearing this pronunciation quickly!