Questions & Answers about Normalt spiser vi brød.
Why does the verb spiser come before the subject vi?
In Danish, the verb is almost always the second piece of information in a sentence. This is known as the V2 rule. Since the sentence starts with the adverb normalt (normally), the verb spiser must take the second spot, pushing the subject vi to the third position.
Why is there a -t at the end of normalt?
Adding a -t is the standard way to turn a Danish adjective into an adverb. Just like adding "-ly" in English turns "normal" into "normally", adding -t turns the Danish adjective normal into the adverb normalt.
Does spiser mean "eat" or "are eating" here?
It translates to "eat" here, but Danish actually uses the same word for both! There is no separate "-ing" form in Danish. Vi spiser covers both "we eat" and "we are eating".
How do I pronounce the d at the end of brød?
The d in brød is a soft d. It sounds somewhat similar to the "th" in the English word "this", but it is softer and made by placing the tip of your tongue behind your lower front teeth.