Breakdown of Vi morer os altid til hendes fødselsdag.
vi
we
hendes
her
altid
always
til
to (preposition) / for (purpose) / at (an event or occasion) / at (good at something)
fødselsdagen
the birthday
more sig
to have fun
Questions & Answers about Vi morer os altid til hendes fødselsdag.
Why does the sentence use os after the verb morer?
The verb at more sig (to have fun / to amuse oneself) is a reflexive verb. Because the subject of the sentence is vi (we), the reflexive pronoun has to match it, which gives us os (ourselves). Literally, this sentence translates to 'We amuse ourselves always...'.
Why is the adverb altid placed after os?
In Danish main clauses, central adverbs like altid (always) normally go right after the verb. However, short object pronouns like the reflexive os are an exception: they step in front of the adverb. That is why the order is Vi morer os altid instead of Vi morer altid os.
Why use the preposition til when the English translation says 'at'?
While til often translates to 'to', it is the standard Danish preposition for events, gatherings, and parties. You use it whether you are going to the event or are already there. That is why 'at her birthday' becomes til hendes fødselsdag.
Why does it say hendes (her) instead of the reflexive possessive sin?
The reflexive possessive sin is only used when the object belongs to the subject of the sentence. Here, the subject is vi (we), but the birthday belongs to a third person (her). Because the birthday does not belong to the subject, we must use the regular possessive hendes.
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