Word
Legen undersøker øret.
Meaning
The doctor examines the ear.
Part of speech
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Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about Legen undersøker øret.
Why is it legen and not lege?
Because legen is the definite singular form of lege.
- lege = doctor / a doctor
- legen = the doctor
In Norwegian, the definite article is often added to the end of the noun instead of being a separate word in front.
So:
- en lege = a doctor
- legen = the doctor
Lege is a common-gender noun, so its definite singular ending is -en.
Why is it øret and not øre?
For the same reason: øret is the definite singular form.
- øre = ear / an ear
- øret = the ear
This noun is neuter, so the definite singular ending is -et.
So:
- et øre = an ear
- øret = the ear
A very important pattern in Norwegian is:
- common gender: -en
- neuter: -et
What is the base form of undersøker?