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Why is the definite article attached at the end of lys to form lyset rather than putting an article in front?
In Danish, the definite article is usually added as a suffix to the noun (e.g., lyset for the light). In English, you put the before the noun, but in Danish you typically append -et or -en (depending on gender and number) to the end instead.
Why is er used here, and is it similar to the English is?
Yes, er is the Danish verb to be in the present tense and corresponds to is or are in English. In this sentence, er means is.
How do you pronounce stuen?
It's usually pronounced as STU-en, with a slight emphasis on the first syllable. The u sounds like oo in moon.
Is stærkt only used to mean strong, or can it also mean bright?
Stærkt can mean strong or bright depending on context. In this sentence, it conveys the idea of brightness or intensity of the light.
Does i stuen literally mean in the living room, and is this a common Danish phrasing?
Yes, i stuen means in the living room. Using i before a location (like stuen) is a very common way to say in or inside in Danish.