Questions & Answers about Kan du sige det igen?
Why is there no at before sige?
Because kan is a modal verb. In Danish, modal verbs are followed directly by the infinitive form of the next verb, so you do not use at.
Why do we use det here instead of den?
When referring back to an entire sentence, an idea, or a general situation (like what someone just said), Danish always uses the neuter pronoun det. You only use den when referring back to a specific en word.
How is sige pronounced in natural speech?
The g is silent in everyday spoken Danish. The word is typically pronounced just like the English word 'see'.
Is the word order here exactly the same as in English?
Yes! For simple yes or no questions, both English and Danish swap the subject and the verb, meaning the verb (kan) comes right before the subject (du).
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