Jeg nyder muligheden for at lære dansk.

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Breakdown of Jeg nyder muligheden for at lære dansk.

• for: for
• at: to
• lære: to learn
• nyde: to enjoy
• muligheden: the possibility

Questions & Answers about Jeg nyder muligheden for at lære dansk.

What does Jeg nyder mean in English?

Jeg nyder translates to "I enjoy." It’s the present tense form of the verb at nyde, meaning "to enjoy" or "to take pleasure in."

What does muligheden mean, and why does it appear in its definite form?

Muligheden means "the opportunity." The -en ending marks it as definite, indicating a specific opportunity—the one being enjoyed here.

How is the phrase for at lære dansk structured, and what does it mean?

The phrase for at lære dansk means "to learn Danish" or "in order to learn Danish." It consists of the preposition for (expressing purpose), followed by the infinitive marker at before the verb lære (meaning "to learn"), with dansk translating as "Danish."

Why is the infinitive marker at used before lære in this context?

In Danish, the marker at is required before an infinitive verb, similar to using "to" in English. Here, it signals that lære is in its base form, forming an infinitive phrase that explains the purpose of the opportunity.

Is there a difference between saying Jeg nyder and Jeg kan lide when expressing enjoyment?

Yes, there is a nuance. While both phrases can be translated as "I enjoy" or "I like," Jeg nyder conveys a stronger sense of taking pleasure in something, whereas Jeg kan lide tends to express a milder liking. In this sentence, Jeg nyder muligheden for at lære dansk implies that the speaker truly savors the opportunity to learn Danish.