Jeg forstår grammatikken bedre med øvelse.

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Breakdown of Jeg forstår grammatikken bedre med øvelse.

• med: with
• forstå: to understand
• bedre: better
• grammatikken: the grammar
• øvelsen: the practice

Questions & Answers about Jeg forstår grammatikken bedre med øvelse.

Why is grammatikken in the definite form here instead of an indefinite form like grammatik?

In Danish, when you talk about the grammar in general or a specific aspect of grammar, you often use the definite form. Saying grammatikken emphasizes that it is “the grammar” you are referring to in a broader or more concrete sense, rather than just “grammar” as an abstract concept.

Why do we use bedre instead of something like godt or bedst?

The word bedre is the comparative form of god (good). It means “better.” In the sentence, you are comparing your level of understanding before and after practice. Bedst would be the superlative form, meaning “best,” which wouldn’t fit here because you’re not saying you understand it the best possible, just better.

Is it common to say med øvelse to mean “with practice”?

Yes. The phrase med øvelse literally translates to “with practice” and is a straightforward way to express that practice improves understanding. It is a common construction in Danish when talking about a skill that improves through repeated effort.

Could the sentence also be structured as Med øvelse forstår jeg grammatikken bedre?

Absolutely. In Danish, you can change the word order for emphasis or style. Saying Med øvelse forstår jeg grammatikken bedre places emphasis on med øvelse (with practice). However, both versions mean essentially the same thing.

Why do we use the verb forstår rather than something like lærer (“learn”)?

Forstår means “understand.” In this sentence, you are talking about your level of understanding of grammar improving with practice. If you used lærer, you would be saying “I learn the grammar better with practice,” which is not incorrect but focuses more on the process of learning rather than improving understanding. Both can work, but forstår highlights the increased comprehension.