Hun plejer at fokusere på arbejdsmiljøet.

From Lesson 245:Workplace Etiquette·Danish

Questions & Answers about Hun plejer at fokusere på arbejdsmiljøet.

Why is 'usually' translated as the verb plejer here?
In Danish, habitual actions are often expressed with the verb at pleje (to be in the habit of). Instead of using an adverb like 'usually', you use plejer followed by at and the infinitive form of the main verb (here, at fokusere).
Why is there an 's' in the middle of arbejdsmiljøet?
This is a compound word made from arbejde (work) and miljø (environment). The -s- is a linking letter used to glue the two nouns together smoothly. You will see this connecting 's' in many Danish compound words.
Where is the word for 'the' in arbejdsmiljøet?
It is attached to the very end of the word. Miljø is a neuter noun (an 'et' word). To say 'the environment', you add -et as a suffix, making it miljøet. Therefore, arbejdsmiljøet means 'the work environment'.
Does fokusere always use the preposition på?
Yes! Prepositions can be tricky because they often do not translate directly, but luckily this one matches English perfectly. Just as you 'focus on' something in English, you use fokusere på in Danish.

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