Vi samarbejder for at løse opgaven.

We cooperate to solve the task.

Breakdown of Vi samarbejder for at løse opgaven.

• vi: we
• at: to
• opgaven: the task
• løse: to solve
• samarbejde: to cooperate

Questions & Answers about Vi samarbejder for at løse opgaven.

Why is samarbejder in the present tense, and do we need any ending or special marker for the present tense?

In Danish, verbs in the present tense typically end in -r, regardless of person and number. So samarbejder is the correct present-tense form for all subjects (I, you, we, they, etc.). You don’t need to add any additional endings for different subjects in Danish.

How is for at used in this sentence, and can it be replaced with just at?

For at in this sentence indicates purpose (it’s similar to in order to in English). Simply using at (“to”) wouldn’t convey the same clear purpose, so for at is preferred here to show why you’re collaborating.

Why do we say opgaven instead of something like en opgave?

Using the definite form opgaven indicates you’re talking about a specific task both the speaker and listener know about. If it were a more general or unknown task, en opgave (an indefinite form) could be used.

Is word order flexible here, or can we move for at løse opgaven somewhere else in the sentence?

Generally, Danish has fairly fixed word order, especially with the verb coming in the second position (known as V2 word order). While you can sometimes change the order for emphasis, placing for at løse opgaven elsewhere might sound unnatural or require more restructuring.

Does samarbejder always mean the same as “collaborate,” or could it also mean “cooperate”?

In Danish, samarbejder can encompass both “collaborate” and “cooperate.” It covers the idea of working jointly with someone toward a goal, so it can carry a slightly broader definition than the separate English words.