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How is the definite article expressed in Danish, and why does hus become huset?
In Danish, the definite article is usually added as a suffix at the end of the noun rather than as a separate word. For most neuter nouns like hus (house), you add -et to form huset (the house).
Why do we use er in this sentence, and how does it compare to English?
Er is the present tense of the verb være (to be). In English, we usually say "is" or "are," while Danish uses er for all present-tense forms of "to be." For example, "He is" = "Han er," "They are" = "De er," and so on.
What does stille mean, and can it have other meanings?
Here, stille means quiet. It can also mean "silent" or "still" depending on context, but it often emphasizes a lack of noise.
Why do we say om natten instead of om nat when we mean "at night"?
In Danish, om is used for recurring or general references to time periods, and the definite form natten ("the night") is used in the expression om natten to mean during the night or at night in a habitual or general sense.
Is there a difference between stille and rolig in Danish?
Yes. Both can refer to a sense of calm, but stille generally means quiet in terms of sound, while rolig means calm in terms of mood or atmosphere.
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