Breakdown of Hendes nye kollega blev sladret om.
ny
new
kollegaen
the colleague
hendes
her
om
about (concerning)
Questions & Answers about Hendes nye kollega blev sladret om.
How does preposition stranding work in this specific sentence?
In an active sentence, the preposition is followed by its object (Nogen sladrede om hendes nye kollega). When we promote that object to become the subject of this passive sentence (Hendes nye kollega blev...), the preposition (om) is left 'stranded' at the very end of the clause, exactly as it is in English.
Why is the adjective nye spelled with an 'e' when kollega is a singular noun?
Adjectives must take their definite 'e' ending when they come after a possessive pronoun like Hendes. Even though kollega is singular, the possessive pronoun triggers this definite form, making it nye instead of ny.
Could I use the s-passive form (sladredes) instead of the blive-passive (blev sladret) for this sentence?
While grammatically possible to say Hendes nye kollega sladredes om, it would sound very unnatural. The blive passive is strongly preferred for specific, real-world events that happened in the past. The s-passive is usually reserved for formal writing, general rules, or ongoing processes.
Where would an adverb like ofte (often) go in this sentence?
The stranded preposition om anchors the very end of the clause, so it stays exactly where it is. A central adverb like ofte is placed after the first, finite verb (blev), resulting in: Hendes nye kollega blev ofte sladret om.