Jeg drikker min kaffe udenfor på terrassen for at nyde morgenluften.

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Breakdown of Jeg drikker min kaffe udenfor på terrassen for at nyde morgenluften.

• drikke: to drink
• på: on
• min: my
• at: to
• nyde: to enjoy
• udenfor: outside
• kaffen: the coffee
• terrassen: the terrace
• morgenluften: the morning air

Questions & Answers about Jeg drikker min kaffe udenfor på terrassen for at nyde morgenluften.

Why does the sentence say "min kaffe" instead of "kaffen"?

In Danish, using min kaffe (my coffee) is a way of showing possession, much like in English. It indicates that the coffee belongs to the speaker. If you say kaffen, it would mean "the coffee" in a more general sense or that the coffee has already been introduced or specified in the context.

What does "udenfor på terrassen" mean, and why are there two parts for saying 'outside'?

Udenfor simply means "outside" (not indoors), and på terrassen indicates the specific place outside, i.e., "on the terrace." Putting them together emphasizes that you’re not just outside anywhere, but specifically outside on the terrace.

When should I use "for at + infinitive" in Danish?

The expression for at + infinitive is used in Danish to express the purpose or intention behind an action. Here, for at nyde morgenluften means the speaker is drinking coffee outside in order to enjoy the morning air.

How do I distinguish between "udenfor" and "udendørs"?

Both words mean "outside," but udenfor can be more specific to a particular boundary (like outside a house or a certain area), while udendørs has a more general feel of "out in the open air." In everyday speech, they can often be used interchangeably.