Brisen er frisk i haven.

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Breakdown of Brisen er frisk i haven.

• haven: the garden
• være: to be
• frisk: fresh
• brisen: the breeze

Questions & Answers about Brisen er frisk i haven.

Why does brisen have the -en ending?

In Danish, nouns can appear in a definite form by adding -en (for common gender) or -et (for neuter gender) at the end of the word instead of placing an article in front. Brisen is the definite form of bris (meaning breeze) in Danish, so it literally translates to the breeze.

Why do we say i haven instead of just i have?

Haven is the definite form of have, which means garden in Danish. The definite suffix -en means the. So i haven translates as in the garden rather than in a garden.

Why is the word frisk used here and not friske or friskt?

In this case, frisk is used as a predicate adjective describing brisen (a common-gender noun). The masculine/common singular form is simply frisk. If describing a plural subject or sometimes using a different grammatical form, you might see friske or friskt, but here frisk is the correct form.

Are there any special pronunciation tips for brisen?

Danish can have subtle vowel sounds and a soft “r.” Brisen is pronounced somewhat like /BREE-sen/ (with the r not as strongly rolled as in many other languages). It might help to slightly soften the r and keep the i sound short and clear.

Could we say vinden instead of brisen?

Vinden is the Danish word for the wind, while brisen is the breeze. They refer to similar concepts (moving air) but imply different intensities. Brisen suggests a gentler wind. So although vinden er frisk i haven would still make sense, it loses the nuance that it's just a light breeze rather than a stronger wind.