Questions & Answers about Var du klar over at butikken var lukket?
Why does this sentence use klar over instead of just klar?
While klar usually means ready or clear, the fixed phrase at være klar over means to be aware of or to realize something. Without over, you would be asking if the person was ready.
What happens to the word order if we add ikke (not) to the second half of the sentence?
Because at butikken var lukket is a subordinate clause, central adverbs like ikke must come before the verb. It would become: Var du klar over at butikken ikke var lukket?
Why use var lukket instead of a passive form like blev lukket?
In this sentence, lukket acts as an adjective describing the state of the shop. You are asking if they knew the shop was in a closed state. If you used blev lukket, you would be asking if they were aware of the specific action of someone closing the shop.
Can I drop the word at just like we often drop that in English?
Yes, in spoken and informal Danish, the subordinating conjunction at is frequently omitted. It is very natural to say: Var du klar over butikken var lukket?