Breakdown of Bureauet finder det vigtigt at vi udliciterer opgaven til en freelancer.
det
it (neuter)
en
a / an (common)
vi
we
finde
to find
Questions & Answers about Bureauet finder det vigtigt at vi udliciterer opgaven til en freelancer.
Why do we need the word det before vigtigt, and why does vigtigt have a -t at the end?
The det acts as a "dummy object" that stands in as a placeholder for the entire at (that) clause later in the sentence. Because det is a grammatically neuter pronoun, the adjective vigtig (important) must take the neuter -t ending to agree with it.
How could we express a similar idea using the have + object + til at structure from our current lesson?
If you want to say "The agency has a freelancer do the task", you would use this lesson's structure: Bureauet har en freelancer til at løse opgaven. This assigns the action directly to the freelancer, whereas the original sentence focuses on the formal act of outsourcing (at udlicitere).
What exactly does the verb udliciterer mean in this context?
At udlicitere is a B2-level business term meaning to outsource or put out to tender. It combines ud (out) with a root related to bidding or auctions (licitation). You will frequently encounter it in Danish news regarding corporate or government contracts.
Does bureauet mean "the desk"?
No. While it shares roots with the French and English words for desk, in Danish et bureau almost exclusively refers to an agency or firm (such as an advertising agency or travel agency). If you want to talk about the physical piece of furniture (a desk), you must use the word et skrivebord.