Jeg har overvejet at lære klaver, men det kræver mange øvelser.

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Breakdown of Jeg har overvejet at lære klaver, men det kræver mange øvelser.

• men: but
• at: to
• have: to have
• det: it
• klaveret: the piano
• mange: many
• overveje: to consider
• lære: to learn
• kræve: to require
• øvelsen: the exercise

Questions & Answers about Jeg har overvejet at lære klaver, men det kræver mange øvelser.

Why does the sentence use har overvejet instead of a simple past tense like overvejede?

In Danish, har overvejet (present perfect) suggests that the consideration is still relevant or has a present consequence. Using overvejede (simple past) would focus more on a finished action in the past, possibly with less ongoing relevance.

Why do we say at lære klaver instead of at lære at spille klaver?

In everyday Danish, saying lære klaver is a common shorthand for lære at spille klaver. Both are correct, but it's typical to omit at spille because it's understood from the context that you want to learn to play the piano.

What does det refer to in men det kræver mange øvelser?

Here, det refers back to the entire idea of learning to play the piano. In Danish, it’s common to use det as a placeholder that sums up a previously mentioned concept or action.

Why is the word øvelser used instead of something like lektioner or træning?

Øvelser literally means exercises or practice sessions, emphasizing the repetitive practice needed to improve piano skills. Lektioner would suggest more structured lessons with a teacher, and træning can be broader or more general; øvelser is specific to actual focused practice tasks.