Den tyske bog ligger i rummet.

The German book is in the room.

Breakdown of Den tyske bog ligger i rummet.

• i: in
• bogen: the book
• ligge: to be located
• rummet: the room
• tysk: German

Questions & Answers about Den tyske bog ligger i rummet.

Why do we use ligger instead of er in this sentence?

In Danish, ligger literally means lies (located in a lying position), but it is commonly used in sentences describing the placement or location of objects. Using er would still be understood, but ligger emphasizes that the book is placed somewhere, not just that it is there in a more abstract sense.

Why does the adjective appear as tyske in Den tyske bog rather than tysk?

In Danish, adjectives typically take an -e ending when they come before a definite noun (marked by den, det, or de) in singular form. So we say den tyske bog instead of den tysk bog.

What is the difference between rummet and other words for "room," like værelset?

In Danish, rummet can mean either "the space" or "the room," often without a strong connotation of being a bedroom or private room. Værelset is more specifically a private room, such as a bedroom or study. The choice depends on context and the type of room you're describing.

Why do we say i rummet instead of på rummet?

In Danish, i is used when you are inside something—like inside a room or enclosed space—whereas på generally means on or at (often used for surfaces or more open areas). Since the book is inside the room, i is the correct preposition.

Could you explain why den is needed before tyske bog?

In Danish, the definite article can be expressed in two ways: as a suffix on the noun (bogen) or with an article before the adjective-noun phrase (den tyske bog). Since there's an adjective (tyske) in front of the noun, you need den to mark the phrase as definite.