Variable avtaler kan sammenlignes så lenge prisområdet er det samme.

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Breakdown of Variable avtaler kan sammenlignes så lenge prisområdet er det samme.

• det: it
• sammenligne: to compare
• samme: same

Questions & Answers about Variable avtaler kan sammenlignes så lenge prisområdet er det samme.

Why is it variable avtaler and not variabel avtaler?

Because variable is the correct adjective form for a plural noun here.

The base adjective is variabel. It changes like this:

• en variabel avtale = a variable agreement
• et variabelt produkt = a variable product
• variable avtaler = variable agreements

Since avtaler is plural, the adjective takes the -e form: variable.

What does avtaler mean, exactly?

Avtaler is the plural of en avtale.

Common meanings of avtale include:

• agreement
• contract
• arrangement
• deal

In business or pricing contexts, it can often mean something like plans or contracts, depending on the wider text.

How does kan sammenlignes work?

Kan means can.

Sammenlignes is the passive form of sammenligne, which means to compare.

So:

• kan sammenlignes = can be compared

This is a very common Norwegian way to make the passive. English often uses be + past participle, while Norwegian often uses the -s passive form.

Is sammenlignes present tense or infinitive here?