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What does Vinden mean, and why is it written with an “-en” ending?
Vinden translates to "the wind" in English. In Danish, the definite article is not a separate word but is attached as a suffix to the noun. Here, the base noun "vind" becomes "vinden" with the addition of -en to indicate that it is definite.
What role does er play in the sentence?
Er is the present tense form of the verb "at være" (to be). It functions as the linking verb that connects the subject (Vinden) with the predicate adjective (behagelig), much like the English verb "is".
Does the adjective behagelig need any changes when used in this sentence?
No, behagelig is used in its base form because it functions as a predicative adjective following the verb er. In Danish, adjectives only receive endings (or inflections) when they are used attributively (placed before the noun). When used after a linking verb, as here, they remain unaltered.
How is the phrase i haven structured, and what does it indicate?
The phrase i haven is made up of the preposition "i", meaning "in", and "haven", which is the definite form of "have" (meaning garden). Together, they form a prepositional phrase that tells us where the wind is pleasant—specifically, in the garden.
What is the overall structure of the sentence Vinden er behagelig i haven?
The sentence follows a simple structure similar to English: it starts with the subject (Vinden), followed by the linking verb (er), then the predicate adjective (behagelig), and ends with a locative prepositional phrase (i haven). This mirrors the English sentence "The wind is pleasant in the garden."
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