Questions & Answers about Lyset i køkkenet er slukket.
Why is it lyset and not just lys?
Because Danish usually marks the by adding it to the end of the noun.
- et lys = a light
- lyset = the light
So lyset is the definite singular form of lys.
Also, lys is a neuter noun, which is why the indefinite article is et and the definite ending is -et.
Why is it køkkenet and not køkken?
For the same reason:
- et køkken = a kitchen
- køkkenet = the kitchen
In the phrase i køkkenet, Danish is saying in the kitchen.
Why isn’t there a separate word for the?