Learn Hardcore Danish: En kraftig vind blæser gennem gaderne i byen. - A strong wind blows through the streets of the city.

In Danish, vind (wind) is a common-gender noun (n-ord), and common-gender nouns take the article en. So you say en vind (a wind) rather than et vind.

Why is the sentence using the adjective "kraftig" before "vind"?

Danish adjectives generally come before the noun in their base form when describing an indefinite singular noun. Thus, kraftig (meaning strong or powerful) comes directly before vind here.

Why does "gaderne" end with -ne?

Gaderne is the definite plural form of gade (street). In Danish, the definite plural often adds -ne (for common-gender words). So the pattern is:
• Singular indefinite: en gade
• Singular definite: gaden
• Plural indefinite: gader
• Plural definite: gaderne

What does "gennem" mean and how is it used?

Gennem means through in English. It’s a preposition indicating that the wind is passing from one side of the streets to the other. The word gennem usually appears right before the object it affects (here, gaderne).

Why is it "i byen" instead of "i den by"?

Here, byen is the definite form of by (city). Saying i byen is a common way in Danish to refer to being in the city. If you used i den by, it would often suggest you’re emphasizing or specifying a particular city. In everyday speech, i byen is just the standard phrase.