Familien sidder sammen til måltidet i køkkenet.

The family sits together for the meal in the kitchen.

Breakdown of Familien sidder sammen til måltidet i køkkenet.

• i: in
• sidde: to sit
• køkkenet: the kitchen
• måltidet: the meal
• familien: the family
• sammen: together

Questions & Answers about Familien sidder sammen til måltidet i køkkenet.

Why is Familien treated as a singular noun instead of a plural?

In Danish, Familien (the family) is considered a collective singular noun, so it takes a singular verb form (in this case, sidder) rather than a plural form.

What form of the verb is sidder?

Sidder is the present tense form of the verb sidde (to sit). Danish verbs usually have only one present tense form irrespective of the subject.

Why do we say til måltidet rather than something like for måltidet?

In Danish, til often indicates a connection or purpose (like "for" in English). When talking about an event or occasion, such as a meal, til is the more common word choice.

Why does the sentence end with i køkkenet (in the kitchen)?

Danish word order typically places location or time elements toward the end of the sentence after the direct object or the main verb phrase. It’s common to finish by indicating place or setting.

What does sammen emphasize in this context?

Sammen means “together” and emphasizes that all members of the family are doing the activity (sitting down) in unison. This is an important nuance that brings a sense of unity or joint action.