Tasten virker ikke, så jeg skriver svaret i chatten.

The key does not work, so I write the answer in the chat.

Breakdown of Tasten virker ikke, så jeg skriver svaret i chatten.

• jeg: I
• i: in
• skrive: to write
• så: so

Questions & Answers about Tasten virker ikke, så jeg skriver svaret i chatten.

Why is it tasten and not taste?

Because tasten is the definite singular form of en tast.

• en tast = a key / a button
• tasten = the key / the button

In Danish, the definite article is usually added to the end of the noun:

• en bil → bilen
• en tast → tasten

So Tasten virker ikke means The key/button isn’t working.

On a keyboard, tast usually means a key. In other contexts, it can also mean a button.

What does virker ikke mean exactly?

Virker ikke means doesn’t work or isn’t working.

• virker = works / is working
• ikke = not

The verb is at virke, which often means to work, to function, or to have an effect.

In this sentence:

• Tasten virker ikke = The key doesn’t work

So it is about something not functioning properly.

Why does ikke come after virker?