Questions & Answers about Kast den råtne fisken.
Why does the sentence start with Kast and not kaste?
Kast is the imperative form of the verb å kaste (to throw).
So:
- å kaste = to throw
- kaster = throw/throws
- kastet = threw / thrown
- kast! = throw!
In commands, Norwegian usually uses the imperative without a subject:
- Kast den råtne fisken. = Throw the rotten fish.
Just like English says Throw it!, not To throw it!
Why is there no subject like du?
Because this is a command. In Norwegian, as in English, the subject is usually left out in direct commands.
So:
- (Du) kast den råtne fisken. = You throw the rotten fish. / Throw the rotten fish.
The du is understood, so it is normally omitted.
Why is it den råtne fisken and not just råtne fisken?