Breakdown of Vi træner oftere før konkurrencen.
vi
we
ofte
often
før
before
træne
to work out; to practise (a sport); to train (a dog)
konkurrencen
the competition
Questions & Answers about Vi træner oftere før konkurrencen.
What is the base form of oftere, and how is the comparative formed here?
The base adverb is ofte, meaning often. To form the comparative (more often), Danish simply adds -re to the end, making it oftere.
Can I use mere ofte instead to mean more often?
It is highly recommended not to. Unlike English, which uses the word more for adverbs of this length, Danish prefers the comparative suffix -re or -ere for many common adverbs. Using mere ofte sounds like an unnatural, direct translation from English.
Why does the sentence use træner for practice instead of a word like øver?
While at øve means to practice a specific skill, task, or instrument, at træne is broadly used for sports, physical training, and team practice. Since they are preparing for konkurrencen (the competition), træner fits the context perfectly.
Why does konkurrencen only add an -n to mean the competition?
The dictionary form of the word is en konkurrence, which already ends in an -e. To make a common gender noun definite when it already ends in -e, you just add an -n instead of the full -en to avoid having a double e.
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