Word
Du opfylder ikke betingelserne.
Meaning
You do not meet the conditions.
Part of speech
sentence
Pronunciation
Course
Breakdown of Du opfylder ikke betingelserne.
du
you
ikke
not
betingelsen
the condition (prerequisite, requirement)
opfylde
to fulfil (a requirement, a wish)
Questions & Answers about Du opfylder ikke betingelserne.
Why is opfylder used here instead of møder for translating "meet"?
In Danish, møder is used when you physically meet a person or attend an event. When you are talking about meeting abstract criteria, requirements, or conditions, the correct verb is opfylde (literally "to fulfill").
What is the singular form of betingelserne?
The singular form is en betingelse (a condition). It follows a standard pattern: add -r for the plural betingelser (conditions) and -ne for the definite plural betingelserne (the conditions).
Could I use kravene instead of betingelserne in this sentence?
Yes, they are very close in meaning. Kravene translates to "the requirements" or "the demands", whereas betingelserne means "the conditions". In contexts like job applications or contracts, both are perfectly natural for expressing that criteria have not been met.
How would the position of ikke change if this sentence was part of a subordinate clause?
If this were a subordinate clause, such as "because you do not meet the conditions", ikke would move before the verb: fordi du ikke opfylder betingelserne. In our main clause example, the verb comes second and ikke follows it.