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Hun skriver tidspunktet i sin kalender, så hun ikke glemmer det.

Hun skriver tidspunktet i sin kalender, så hun ikke glemmer det.
She writes the time in her calendar so she doesn’t forget it.

Breakdown of Hun skriver tidspunktet i sin kalender, så hun ikke glemmer det.

i
in
skrive
to write
hun
she
det
it
så
so
ikke
not
glemme
to forget
sin
her
kalenderen
the calendar
tidspunktet
the time
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Questions & Answers about Hun skriver tidspunktet i sin kalender, så hun ikke glemmer det.

Why is tidspunktet in the definite form (-et)?

Because it refers to a specific time that’s already known in context (the time she just found out / agreed on). Danish often uses the definite form for something specific: et tidspunkt (a time point) → tidspunktet (the time point / the time).

What exactly does så mean here, and why is there a comma before it?

Here så means so that / in order that and introduces a purpose clause: she writes it down so that she won’t forget it.
The comma is standard Danish punctuation when a main clause is followed by a subordinate clause:
Hun skriver ..., så hun ikke glemmer ...

Why is the word order hun ikke glemmer (subject + ikke + verb) and not hun glemmer ikke?

Because så introduces a subordinate clause. In Danish subordinate clauses, sentence adverbs like ikke typically come before the finite verb:

  • Subordinate: ... så hun ikke glemmer det
  • Main clause (V2 word order): Hun glemmer det ikke
Why is it sin kalender and not hendes kalender?

Sin/sit/sine is the reflexive possessive, used when the owner is the subject of the clause. Since hun is the subject and it’s her own calendar, Danish prefers sin kalender.
Hendes kalender is non-reflexive and often implies contrast or that it’s someone else’s from another perspective (or just adds emphasis).

How do I know whether to use sin, sit, or sine?

They agree with the noun being possessed:

  • sin
    • common gender singular (en-words): sin kalender
  • sit
    • neuter singular (et-words): sit hus
  • sine
    • plural: sine bøger
Why is it i sin kalender and not på sin kalender?

You typically put things in a calendar (as an entry): i kalenderen / i sin kalender.
på is used more for surfaces or platforms (e.g., på væggen, på nettet). You might hear på kalenderen in some contexts, but i kalenderen is the most standard for writing/entering an appointment.

What does det refer to in glemmer det?

Det refers back to tidspunktet (the time).
Also note the agreement: tidspunkt is neuter (et tidspunkt), so the pronoun is det (not den).

Is skriver tidspunktet i sin kalender the most natural way to say this? Could I use another verb?

It’s correct and natural. Depending on context, Danes also commonly say:

  • Hun skriver det i sin kalender (using det instead of repeating tidspunktet)
  • Hun noterer tidspunktet i sin kalender (a bit more like “notes down”)
  • Hun skriver tidspunktet ned (writes it down)
What tense is being used here, and does Danish need a progressive form like English?

It’s present tense: skriver, glemmer. Danish doesn’t have a mandatory progressive like is writing. Present tense can cover both habitual and “right now” meanings depending on context.

How is this sentence typically pronounced (any tricky parts)?

A few common learner trouble spots:

  • skriver: the -er ending is usually a weak, unstressed sound.
  • tidspunktet: stress is on the first part (TID-), and the final -et is also weak/unstressed.
  • ikke: often reduced in fast speech (the vowels can sound less clear), but it still sits before the verb in the subordinate clause: hun ikke glemmer.