Breakdown of Måltidet bestod af frugt og brød, og det lugtede rigtig godt.
og
and
af
of
godt
good
det
it
lugte
to smell
måltidet
the meal
bestå
to consist
frugten
the fruit
brødet
the bread
Questions & Answers about Måltidet bestod af frugt og brød, og det lugtede rigtig godt.
Why is "bestod af" used instead of a simpler verb like "var"?
"Bestod af" literally means "consisted of." It emphasizes the composition or makeup of the meal, rather than just stating it "was" fruit and bread.
Why do we say "frugt og brød" instead of "frugter og brød"?
In Danish, it's common to use the singular form for uncountable or mass nouns (like "fruit" when speaking generally). "Frugt" in the singular can mean "fruit" in a collective sense.
Is "rigtig" here functioning as an adjective or an adverb?
In this context, "rigtig" modifies the verb "lugtede," so it's used adverbially to mean "really" or "very."
What's the difference between "lugtede" and "duftede"?
Both can mean "smelled," but "lugtede" is a more general term for smell, whereas "duftede" often implies a pleasant smell.
What role does "og" play in the second part of the sentence "og det lugtede rigtig godt"?
Danish uses "og" as a coordinating conjunction meaning "and." It links the two parts of the sentence, indicating that in addition to having fruit and bread, the meal also smelled really good.
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