Øret er rødt.

The ear is red.

Breakdown of Øret er rødt.

• være: to be
• rød: red
• øret: the ear

Questions & Answers about Øret er rødt.

Why is it øret and not a separate word for the?

In Norwegian, the definite article is usually added to the end of the noun.

• et øre = an ear
• øret = the ear

So -et is the definite ending for this noun. English uses a separate word (the), but Norwegian often attaches that meaning directly to the noun.

Why does øre take et? Is it a neuter noun?

Yes. Øre is a neuter noun in Norwegian.

Its basic forms are:

• et øre = an ear
• øret = the ear
• ører = ears
• ørene = the ears

Because it is neuter, both the article and adjective forms follow neuter patterns.

Why is it rødt and not rød?