Jeg spiser frugt, så jeg bliver mæt.

I eat fruit, so I become full.

Breakdown of Jeg spiser frugt, så jeg bliver mæt.

• jeg: I
• blive: to become
• så: so
• frugten: the fruit
• spise: to eat
• mæt: full

Questions & Answers about Jeg spiser frugt, så jeg bliver mæt.

Why is it "Jeg spiser frugt" instead of "Jeg spiser en frugt" or "Jeg spiser frugten"?

In Danish, using frugt without an article emphasizes fruit in a general sense (i.e., "fruit" as a type of food). If you said en frugt, you'd be talking about one specific piece of fruit. If you said frugten, you'd be referring to a particular piece of fruit that both the speaker and listener already know about.

Why do we use "så" in this sentence?

The word så here means "so" in the sense of "therefore" or "as a result." It introduces the consequence of eating fruit, which is that you become full (mæt).

What is the difference between "bliver mæt" and "er mæt"?

Bliver mæt focuses on the process of becoming full, whereas er mæt simply states that you are already full. In the sentence Jeg spiser frugt, så jeg bliver mæt, the important part is the action leading to fullness.

What does "mæt" mean, and when would I use "fuld" instead?

Mæt means "full" in the context of having eaten enough (not hungry anymore). Fuld also means "full," but it often refers to a container being full (e.g., a water glass) or can mean "drunk" when speaking about a person. To say you're full from eating, mæt is the correct word.