Breakdown of Vi mødes ved indgangen klokken syv.
vi
we
syv
seven
klokken
the clock; o'clock, the time (of day)
ved
by, next to
mødes
to meet (each other)
indgangen
the entrance
Questions & Answers about Vi mødes ved indgangen klokken syv.
Why does mødes end in an -s?
It is a reciprocal verb, meaning it describes an action people do to each other. The -s ending here shows that "we meet each other". You will also see this in ses (see each other / see you).
Why do we use ved for "at the entrance"?
The preposition ved is used when you are next to or right by a specific point or landmark, like an entrance, a window, or a bus stop.
How does the word indgangen break down?
It is made of ind (in) plus en gang (a hallway or passage) to mean an entrance. The -en at the very end is the definite article, making it "the entrance".
Why isn't there a word for "at" before klokken syv?
In Danish, you don't use a preposition to say "at" a certain time on the clock. You just say klokken (the clock) followed by the number.
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