Questions & Answers about Fyren står ved døren.
Why is it fyren and not fyr?
Because -en is the Danish definite ending for many common-gender nouns.
- en fyr = a guy
- fyren = the guy
So fyr is the basic noun, and fyren means the guy.
What does fyr mean exactly?
Fyr usually means guy, fellow, or bloke in everyday language. It is a common, informal word for a male person.
Depending on context, it can sound:
- neutral: a guy
- casual: a bloke
- sometimes slightly colloquial or conversational
In this sentence, fyren simply means the guy.
Why is it døren and not dør?
For the same reason as fyren: Danish often adds the definite article to the end of the noun.
- en dør = a door
- døren = the door
So ved døren means by the door or at the door.