Breakdown of Jeg har allerede rejst langt for at komme til centrum, og jeg vil ankomme tidligt.
jeg
I
og
and
til
to
at
to
have
to have
ville
to want
allerede
already
rejse
to travel
langt
far
centrumet
the center
ankomme
to arrive
tidligt
early
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Questions & Answers about Jeg har allerede rejst langt for at komme til centrum, og jeg vil ankomme tidligt.
Why do we say har allerede rejst instead of a simple past tense form?
In Danish, using har rejst (present perfect) emphasizes a connection between the past action (the traveling) and the present moment. It implies that the action was completed recently or has relevance right now. A simple past tense (e.g., rejste) would just state the event happened in the past without highlighting its present relevance.
How do you pronounce rejst?
Rejst is pronounced somewhat like “rist” in English, but with a slight “y” quality after the “r.” The “j” in Danish often softens the sound, so you might hear a subtle “y” effect.
What does centrum mean exactly?
Centrum literally means “center” (often the center of a city). It’s a standard way to refer to the downtown or central district of a place in Danish.
Why do we use for at komme instead of just at komme?
In Danish, for at is used to express purpose or intention, similar to saying “in order to” in English. Simply using at komme could mean a different context (like just stating the activity “to come”), whereas for at komme shows it’s a purposeful action.