Vi bor i huset ved skolen.

We live in the house by the school.

Breakdown of Vi bor i huset ved skolen.

• bo: to live
• i: in
• huset: the house
• skolen: the school
• vi: we
• ved: by

Questions & Answers about Vi bor i huset ved skolen.

How does the definite form work in huset?

In Danish, to form the definite version of a noun, you typically add -et or -en at the end. For hus (house), the indefinite singular is et hus, and the definite singular is huset (the house).

Why do we use i instead of på to say “We live in the house”?

In Danish, i can mean in, on, or at, depending on context. You use i with an enclosed space (like you live in your house) or with certain locations. På is often used for open or defined areas or certain addresses (e.g., på gaden for "on the street"). So i is the correct choice when talking about living inside a house.

Does ved literally mean “by” or “near,” and how is it different from nær?

Ved often means “by,” “at,” or “near,” depending on context. It suggests a location close to something, but it’s generally more neutral and common than nær, which directly translates as “near” and is slightly more formal or specific. In everyday speech, ved is more typical when indicating closeness or adjacency.

Is there anything special about word order in this sentence?

In Danish main clauses, the subject usually comes first, followed by the verb, and then other elements such as prepositional phrases or objects. Vi (we) is the subject, bor (live) is the verb, then i huset (in the house), and finally ved skolen (by the school). This sentence follows the standard Subject–Verb–(Object/Adverbial) structure.

Why is skolen also in the definite form?

Because skolen (the school) is a specific, known school in the context. It’s derived from the indefinite en skole (a school), to which -n is added to form skolen (the school). If you were talking about a school in general, you’d say en skole.