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Questions & Answers about Jeg har feber.
Why is there no word for 'a' before feber?
In Danish, you usually drop the indefinite article (en or et) when stating you have a general medical condition or symptom. You just say Jeg har feber instead of translating 'a fever' word-for-word.
What is the gender of feber for when I do need to use an article?
It is an en-word (en feber). If you need to refer to 'the fever' in another context, you add the suffix to the end to make it feberen.
Does this missing article rule apply to other aches and illnesses?
Yes! Just like with feber, you do not use an article for other common conditions. For example, 'I have a headache' is simply Jeg har hovedpine.