Stolen er gammel men behagelig.

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Breakdown of Stolen er gammel men behagelig.

• stolen: the chair
• gammel: old
• men: but
• behagelig: comfortable

Questions & Answers about Stolen er gammel men behagelig.

Why is it "stolen" instead of "en stol"?

"Stolen" is the definite form of the noun "stol." In Danish, "en stol" is "a chair" (indefinite form), but once you make it definite ("the chair"), it becomes "stolen."

Should the adjective for "old" be "gammelt" here?

No. "Stol" is a common gender (n‑gender) noun, so the correct form of the adjective is "gammel." The neuter form "gammelt" would be used with neuter (t‑gender) nouns, like "et hus" (a house), which would become "huset er gammelt" (the house is old).

Can I use "og" instead of "men" in this sentence?

You can use "og" ("and") if you want to say "The chair is old and comfortable," but "men" ("but") emphasizes a contrast, like "it may be old, but it’s still comfortable." So both are grammatically correct, but they change the meaning.

Why does "behagelig" not change in the definite form?

In a predicate (after "er"), Danish adjectives generally remain the same regardless of singular/plural or definite/indefinite. So you’ll see "Stolen er behagelig" in both indefinite and definite contexts.

How do you pronounce "gammel" and "behagelig"?

• "gammel": It often sounds a bit like "gam-mel," with a soft "g."
• "behagelig": You might hear "be-HA-eh-lee" or a variant depending on dialect, but focus on a light "g" at the end.