Rytmen i musikken lyder flot.

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Breakdown of Rytmen i musikken lyder flot.

• musikken: the music
• lyde: to sound
• flot: beautiful
• rytmen: the rhythm

Questions & Answers about Rytmen i musikken lyder flot.

Why does the word rytmen end in -en?

In Danish, nouns typically form the definite article by adding a suffix. The indefinite form is en rytme (a rhythm), while rytmen translates to the rhythm. So the -en here marks the definite singular.

Why is musikken also in a definite form?

Similar to rytmen, the noun musik (music) can take the definite form musikken, meaning the music. Even though music is uncountable in English, Danish treats it like a common noun that can appear in an indefinite form (musik) or a definite form (musikken).

What does lyder mean in this sentence?

Lyder comes from the verb at lyde, meaning to sound. So lyder indicates how something is perceived by the ear—here, it expresses that the rhythm comes across as flot (great/nice) when heard.

How do I use the word flot?

Flot can be translated as great, beautiful, or impressive, depending on the context. It often expresses admiration for how something looks, sounds, or is presented. For example, you might say:
• Det ser flot ud (It looks great).
• Det lyder flot (It sounds great).