Breakdown of Husk at smide de gamle kasser ud, når du forlader loftet.
gammel
old
når
when
at
to
huske
to remember
du
you
forlade
to leave
loftet
the attic
kassen
the box
smide ud
to throw out
Questions & Answers about Husk at smide de gamle kasser ud, når du forlader loftet.
What does Husk mean in this sentence?
Husk is the imperative form of the verb “to remember.” It acts as a reminder, similar to saying “don’t forget” in English.
Why is the infinitive marker at used after Husk?
In Danish, when you follow a command like husk with an action, you use at plus the infinitive form of the verb. This structure (Husk at + [verb]) mirrors the English “remember to [verb].”
What does smide de gamle kasser ud mean, and why is ud placed at the end?
It translates to “throw the old boxes out.” In Danish, smide ud is a separable verb, where ud (meaning “out”) is detached from smide and placed at the end of the clause.
What does forlader mean, and why is it used together with du?
Forlader is the present tense of “to leave.” It agrees with the subject du (“you”), forming the phrase når du forlader loftet, which means “when you leave the attic.”
What does loftet refer to in this sentence?
Loftet means “the attic” (or “the loft”), indicating the space from which you are departing.
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