Jeg lukker skabet.

I close the cabinet.

Breakdown of Jeg lukker skabet.

• jeg: I
• lukke: to close
• skabet: the cabinet

Questions & Answers about Jeg lukker skabet.

What is the structure of the sentence "Jeg lukker skabet" in terms of subject, verb, and object?

The sentence follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) order. Jeg means "I" (subject), lukker is the main verb meaning "close" or "am closing," and skabet is the object meaning "the closet." This structure is similar to that of simple declarative sentences in English.

How is the verb lukke conjugated to form lukker in the present tense?

In Danish, verbs in the present tense are typically formed by adding an -r to the infinitive. The infinitive lukke becomes lukker with this addition, indicating either a habitual action or an action taking place right now. This is a regular pattern applicable to many Danish verbs.

Why is skabet used instead of simply skab for "closet"?

Danish often expresses the definite form of a noun by adding an ending directly to the noun rather than using a separate article. Skabet is the definite form of et skab ("a closet") and translates to the closet. The suffix -et is attached to indicate that the noun is definite.

Why is the pronoun Jeg capitalized at the beginning of the sentence even though Danish doesn’t always capitalize it like English "I"?

In Danish, as in English, the first word of a sentence is capitalized. While the personal pronoun for "I" (jeg) is not capitalized when it appears within a sentence, it is capitalized when it starts a sentence, following the standard conventions of sentence formatting.

Does the simple present tense lukker imply a continuous action (like "I am closing") or a habitual action, and how is this determined?

Danish uses the simple present tense for both ongoing actions and habitual ones. The form lukker can mean "I close" or "I am closing" depending on the context. Unlike English, Danish does not have a distinct continuous progressive form, so the context helps indicate whether the action is occurring right now or is a regular occurrence.