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?