Questions & Answers about Hun sidder i udvalget.
Why use i instead of på when the English translation says 'on'?
In Danish, you are considered to be a part inside a formal group, so you use i for committees, boards, and councils (for example, i bestyrelsen). Native English speakers are often tempted to use på because of the English 'on', but på udvalget sounds unnatural in Danish.
Can I use er instead of sidder to say she is on the committee?
Yes, hun er i udvalget is grammatically correct and understood, but sidder is much more idiomatic. In Danish, using sidder (sits) emphasizes holding an official seat or position on a board or committee, rather than just existing in it.
How does the word udvalget break down literally?
The base word is et udvalg. It is made of ud (out) and valg (choice or election). So a committee is literally a group 'chosen out' from a larger assembly. The -et suffix makes it definite ('the committee').
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