Bilaget er i mappen.

to be

Breakdown of Bilaget er i mappen.

• i: in
• mappen: the folder
• bilaget: the accounting voucher

Questions & Answers about Bilaget er i mappen.

Why is it bilaget and not bilag?

Because bilaget is the definite singular form of et bilag.

In Norwegian, the is often added as an ending instead of being a separate word:

• et bilag = an attachment / document / appendix
• bilaget = the attachment / document / appendix

So bilaget means that a specific item is being referred to.

Why is it mappen and not mappe?

For the same reason: mappen is the definite singular form.

• en mappe = a folder
• mappen = the folder

So the sentence uses two definite nouns: bilaget and mappen.

What gender are these nouns?