Word
Overtakelsen skjer i morgen.
Meaning
The handover happens tomorrow.
Part of speech
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Questions & Answers about Overtakelsen skjer i morgen.
What does overtakelsen mean, and why does it end in -en?
Overtakelsen is the definite singular form of the noun overtakelse.
- overtakelse = takeover, handover, transfer of possession, depending on context
- overtakelsen = the takeover / the handover
In Norwegian, the definite article is often added to the end of the noun instead of being a separate word in front:
- en overtakelse = a takeover / a handover
- overtakelsen = the takeover / the handover
So the -en here means the.
What is the base form of skjer, and what does it mean?
Skjer comes from the verb skje, which means to happen or to take place.
A few useful forms are:
- å skje = to happen / to take place
- skjer = happens / is happening / takes place
In this sentence, skjer is best understood as takes place:
- Overtakelsen skjer i morgen = The handover takes place tomorrow
This verb is very common in Norwegian when talking about events:
- Hva skjer? = What’s happening?
- Det skjer mye her. = A lot is happening here.
Why is the sentence in the present tense if it refers to tomorrow?