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Questions & Answers about Hvornår begynder filmen?
Why is there no word for "does" in the Danish sentence?
In English, we use "does" or "do" to make questions, like "When does the film begin?". Danish doesn't do this. Instead, you just place the verb (begynder) before the subject (filmen). Literally, this sentence translates to "When begins the film?".
What is the difference between hvornår and når, since they both translate to "when"?
Hvornår is a question word used to ask "at what time?" just like in this sentence. Danish has another word for "when", which is når, but that is only used to connect statements (like "I will tell you when it begins"). Because you are asking a direct question here, you must use hvornår.
How do we know filmen means "the film" and not just "a film"?
In Danish, the word for "the" isn't a separate word that comes before the noun. Instead, it is added to the end of the word! The word for "a film" is en film. To say "the film", you take the -en and attach it to the end, making it filmen.
Can I use starter instead of begynder?
Yes! The verbs starter (starts) and begynder (begins) are very similar and can usually be used interchangeably in Danish. Hvornår starter filmen? would also be a completely natural way to ask this question.