Lyset fra månen er utrolig smukt.

The light from the moon is incredibly beautiful.

Breakdown of Lyset fra månen er utrolig smukt.

• være: to be
• månen: the moon
• fra: from
• smuk: beautiful
• utrolig: incredibly
• lyset: the light

Questions & Answers about Lyset fra månen er utrolig smukt.

How do you pronounce Lyset?

Lyset is pronounced roughly as LEE-seht. The y in Danish is pronounced with a more fronted sound, somewhat like the French u in lune. The final t isn’t strongly emphasized.

What does fra mean in this context?

Fra literally means from in Danish. In the sentence, it shows that the light comes from the moon.

How do I know when to use er instead of var?

Er is the present tense form of to be (like English "is/are"), while var is the past tense (like English "was/were"). Since we’re describing the moonlight in the present, we use er.

What is the difference between utrolig and meget?

Both words can express a high degree of something (meget means very, while utrolig translates to incredible). Utrolig often has a stronger emphasis, suggesting something is exceptionally remarkable.

Why is smukt used instead of smukke?

In Danish, adjectives often have different endings based on gender, number, and definiteness. Smukt is the neuter singular form, which matches lyset (also neuter). If you were describing a plural noun, you’d use smukke instead.