Breakdown of Vi vil besøge en ny bygning i morgen, hvor der holdes en koncert med klaver og musik.
og
and
en
a
vi
we
med
with
ville
to want
besøge
to visit
ny
new
bygningen
the building
i morgen
tomorrow
hvor
where
der
there
holde
to hold
koncerten
the concert
klaveret
the piano
musikken
the music
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Questions & Answers about Vi vil besøge en ny bygning i morgen, hvor der holdes en koncert med klaver og musik.
Why do we say vi vil besøge instead of vi skal besøge?
In Danish, vil typically expresses a clear intention or plan, similar to "want to" or "will" in English. Skal often implies necessity or obligation ("must" or "have to"). When you say vi vil besøge, you're highlighting the intention or desire to visit, rather than an obligation.
What is the function of hvor in the phrase hvor der holdes en koncert?
In this context, hvor introduces a subordinate clause that describes the building. It's similar to saying "where a concert is being held" in English. It connects en ny bygning with the information that a concert will take place there.
Why do we use the passive form der holdes here?
The construction der holdes is a passive form indicating "there is being held." It shifts focus onto the event (the concert) rather than who is holding it. It's a common way in Danish to describe events without mentioning the subject who arranges them.
What does en koncert med klaver og musik imply?
En koncert med klaver og musik suggests a musical performance featuring a piano and possibly other musical elements. The phrase med klaver og musik emphasizes that the piano is a key component, along with general musical accompaniment.
Why is it en ny bygning and not et ny bygning?
Danish nouns can be either common gender (en) or neuter gender (et). Bygning is a common gender noun, so it naturally takes the article en. When using an adjective like ny, you still match the article to the noun's gender, hence en ny bygning.