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I morgen vil jeg igen svømme for at holde mig i form.
Meaning
Tomorrow I will swim again to stay in shape.
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Breakdown of I morgen vil jeg igen svømme for at holde mig i form.
jeg
I
i
in
at
to
ville
to want
i morgen
tomorrow
svømme
to swim
igen
again
holde
to keep
mig
myself
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Questions & Answers about I morgen vil jeg igen svømme for at holde mig i form.
Why is "vil" used here? Does it mean "want to" or "will"?
Vil can mean both "want to" and "will" in Danish. In this sentence, because it refers to tomorrow, it functions more like an expression of future intention ("I will swim"), rather than a desire ("I want to swim").
What role does "igen" play in the sentence?
Igen simply means "again." Here, it emphasizes that the speaker has presumably swum before and plans to do it once more.
How does "for at holde mig i form" work grammatically?
For at in Danish often indicates purpose, similar to "in order to" in English. Holde mig i form means "keep myself in shape," so the phrase "for at holde mig i form" means "in order to keep myself in shape."
Why is "mig" used in "holde mig i form"?
Mig is the reflexive reference here, indicating that the action (keeping in shape) is directed toward the speaker. It’s a common phrase in Danish to say holde sig i form when talking about keeping oneself physically fit.
Could I use "til at" instead of "for at" in this context?
No. In Danish, for at is used to express purpose or intention, which is correct here. Til at usually pairs with other meanings or verbs and does not convey direct purpose in the same way.