Usages of fordi
Fjernsynet står på gulvet i stuen, fordi jeg har flyttet det i dag.
The television is on the floor in the living room because I have moved it today.
Græsset foran huset er nu farverigt, fordi der vokser mange blomster der.
The grass in front of the house is now colorful, because many flowers grow there.
Mit tøj er beskidt, fordi jeg løb udenfor tidligere.
My clothes are dirty because I ran outside earlier.
Min taske er tung, fordi jeg har mange bøger i den.
My bag is heavy because I have many books in it.
Jeg bliver bekymret, hvis der ligger skrald på gulvet, fordi jeg vil rengøre rummet ordentligt.
I become worried if there is trash on the floor, because I want to clean the room properly.
Jeg har mulighed for at gå senere i seng, fordi jeg ikke skal op tidligt i morgen.
I have the possibility to go to bed later because I do not have to get up early tomorrow.
Festen gik galt, fordi musikken var for høj.
The party went wrong because the music was too loud.
Jeg besøgte en læge i går, fordi jeg følte mig forkølet.
I visited a doctor yesterday because I felt like I had a cold.
Hun møder sin chef på stationen, fordi de skal til samme møde.
She meets her boss at the station because they are going to the same meeting.
Han beder sin søster om hjælp, fordi han er træt.
He asks his sister for help because he is tired.
De vælger det billige museum, fordi de hellere vil bruge penge på sjov.
They choose the cheap museum, because they would rather spend money on fun.
Min veninde ser sjældent fjernsyn, fordi hun hellere vil læse.
My (female) friend rarely watches TV, because she would rather read.
Det er ikke sikkert, at man bliver lykkelig, bare fordi man er rig.
It is not certain that one becomes happy just because one is rich.
De investerer aldrig alt på én gang, fordi de vil være sikre på, at hvert projekt er godt.
They never invest everything at once, because they want to be sure that each project is good.
Hun får rabat, fordi hun køber to par sko på udsalg.
She gets a discount because she buys two pairs of shoes on sale.
De har lige lukket vinduet, fordi det begynder at regne.
They have just closed the window because it is starting to rain.
Flyet lander sent i lufthavnen, fordi toget var forsinket.
The plane lands late at the airport because the train was delayed.
Hans kuffert er tung, fordi den er fyldt med tøj og bøger.
His suitcase is heavy because it is filled with clothes and books.
Jeg er stolt af min veninde, fordi hun taler flydende dansk.
I am proud of my (female) friend because she speaks fluent Danish.
Vi spiser ofte frokost i kantinen eller på en café, fordi maden der er billig.
We often eat lunch in the canteen or at a café because the food there is cheap.
Mit yndlingsfag er musik, fordi jeg elsker rytmen.
My favorite subject is music because I love the rhythm.
Dit tøj er beskidt, fordi du løb udenfor.
Your clothes are dirty because you ran outside.
Hun bager ofte kage til sine søskende, fordi de elsker søde desserter.
She often bakes cake for her siblings, because they love sweet desserts.
Hun maler et nyt maleri hver weekend, fordi hun er meget kreativ.
She paints a new painting every weekend, because she is very creative.
Min tante skriver korte emails, fordi hun ikke kan lide lange beskeder på internettet.
My aunt writes short emails because she does not like long messages on the internet.
Hun glæder sig til ferien, fordi hun endelig kan tænke på andre drømme end arbejdet.
She is looking forward to the vacation, because she can finally think about other dreams than work.
Det er min indkøbsliste, der gør mig rolig, fordi jeg kan handle ind uden at glemme noget.
It is my shopping list that makes me calm, because I can do the shopping without forgetting anything.
Jeg tilsætter salt, fordi suppen ellers smager fladt.
I add salt because otherwise the soup tastes bland.
Jeg koger ris til min søster, fordi hun ikke kan lide pasta.
I boil rice for my sister because she doesn’t like pasta.
Jeg steger også kartofler på panden, fordi de bliver sprøde.
I also fry potatoes in the pan because they become crispy.
Hun holder op med at skære løg, fordi hendes øjne løber i vand.
She stops cutting onions because her eyes start watering.
Hun siger, at hun har travlt, fordi hun skal nå et møde.
She says she’s busy because she has to make it to a meeting.
Min veninde anbefaler det lille værksted, fordi de reparerer cykler hurtigt.
My (female) friend recommends the small workshop because they repair bicycles quickly.
Jeg måler også melet til kagen, fordi opskriften nemlig skal følges præcist.
I also measure the flour for the cake, because the recipe, you see, has to be followed exactly.
Hun betaler også med betalingskort, fordi hun ikke har kontanter.
She also pays with a payment card because she doesn’t have cash.
Til sidst betaler jeg kontant, fordi min veninde låner mig lidt penge.
In the end I pay in cash because my (female) friend lends me a little money.
Jeg drikker te i stedet, fordi jeg ikke har kaffe.
I drink tea instead, because I don’t have coffee.
Jeg får adgang til printeren gennem appen, fordi min chef har sendt mig en kode.
I get access to the printer through the app because my boss has sent me a code.
Jeg går ned ad trappen, fordi elevatoren er for langsom.
I walk down the stairs because the elevator is too slow.
Mine bukser er stadig ikke tørre, fordi tørretumbleren ikke virker.
My pants are still not dry, because the dryer is not working.
Jeg foretrækker det mærke, fordi tøjet er ret godt.
I prefer that brand because the clothes are quite good.
Min taske er åben, fordi lynlåsen er gået i stykker.
My bag is open because the zipper has broken.
Vi krydser broen til fods, fordi der ikke kommer nogen taxa.
We cross the bridge on foot because no taxi is coming.
Jeg står længe under bruseren, fordi det varme vand hjælper mig med at blive klar om morgenen.
I stand under the shower for a long time because the warm water helps me get ready in the morning.
Hendes postkasse er fuld, fordi naboerne sender mange kort med flotte frimærker.
Her mailbox is full because the neighbors send many cards with beautiful stamps.
Jeg møder en kvinde, hvis regnjakke er helt våd, fordi hun gik uden paraply.
I meet a woman whose rain jacket is completely wet because she walked without an umbrella.
På tirsdag har jeg en kort arbejdsdag, fordi jeg skal møde min søster om aftenen.
On Tuesday I have a short workday, because I am going to meet my sister in the evening.
På fredag er kokken travl, fordi restauranten er fuld af gæster.
On Friday the chef is busy, because the restaurant is full of guests.
Om lørdagen plejer min bror at lave mad hjemme, fordi restauranterne er dyre.
On Saturdays my brother usually cooks at home, because the restaurants are expensive.
Lægen gav mig et plaster, fordi såret på min finger stadig var åbent.
The doctor gave me a bandage, because the wound on my finger was still open.
Min søster går til tandlægen i næste uge, fordi en tand er meget øm.
My sister is going to the dentist next week, because one tooth is very sore.
Patienten spørger, om undersøgelsen tager lang tid, fordi hun skal tilbage på arbejde.
The patient asks whether the examination takes a long time, because she has to go back to work.
Behandlingen får patienten til at slappe mere af, fordi planen er klar.
The treatment makes the patient relax more, because the plan is clear.
Hun fik også en vaccine sidste år, fordi hun ofte bliver syg om vinteren.
She also got a vaccine last year, because she often gets sick in winter.
Hun går hurtigt til stationen, fordi hun ikke vil komme for sent.
She walks quickly to the station because she does not want to be late.
Jeg går tilbage til stationen, fordi jeg har glemt min billet.
I go back to the station because I have forgotten my ticket.
Jeg er nødt til at bestille tid hos tandlægen, fordi min tand gør ondt.
I have to make an appointment with the dentist because my tooth hurts.
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