Min taske er tung, fordi jeg har mange bøger i den.

My bag is heavy because I have many books in it.

Breakdown of Min taske er tung, fordi jeg har mange bøger i den.

• jeg: I
• i: in
• være: to be
• bogen: the book
• min: my
• den: it
• have: to have
• mange: many
• fordi: because
• tung: heavy
• tasken: the bag

Questions & Answers about Min taske er tung, fordi jeg har mange bøger i den.

How do I pronounce taske in Danish?

In Danish, taske is usually pronounced with a short a sound and a soft ending, like /ˈtas-kə/. The k can sometimes be pronounced a bit like a g in casual speech.

Why do we use min and not mit before taske?

Because taske is a common-gender noun (an en-word in Danish). Common-gender nouns take min, while neuter nouns (an et-word) take mit.

What does fordi mean and how do I use it correctly?

Fordi means because. It connects a main clause to a subordinate clause explaining the reason. In the sentence Min taske er tung, fordi jeg har mange bøger i den, it clarifies why the bag is heavy.

Why is i den used at the end of the sentence?

In Danish, i den translates to in it. Since taske has already been mentioned, den (it) refers back to the bag. This way, you avoid repeating taske and still specify that you have the books inside it.