Breakdown of Et godt forhold er vigtigt.
være
to be
et
a / an (neuter)
god
good
vigtig
important
forholdet
the relationship
Questions & Answers about Et godt forhold er vigtigt.
Why do both godt and vigtigt end in -t in this sentence?
They both describe the neuter noun et forhold (a relationship). In Danish, adjectives must match the gender of the noun. Godt gets a -t because it comes right before the neuter noun, and vigtigt gets a -t because it describes that same neuter subject from across the verb er (is).
Does et forhold only refer to a romantic relationship?
No, it is a very versatile word. While it can mean a romantic relationship, it is also used for a relationship between friends, family members, or even countries. In other contexts, forhold can also mean "conditions" or "circumstances" (such as working conditions).
Are any of the letters silent when pronouncing godt and forhold?
Yes, the letter 'd' is silent in both words. In godt, the 'd' from god disappears completely when you add the -t ending. In forhold, the 'd' is also silent, but you will typically hear a slight catch in the throat (called a stød) on the 'l' right before it.
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