Learn Hardcore Norwegian: Han spiller videre for ikke å bli stille under sceneskiftet. - He keeps acting in order not to fall silent during the scene change.

Han spiller videre for ikke å bli stille under sceneskiftet.

He keeps acting in order not to fall silent during the scene change.

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Questions & Answers about Han spiller videre for ikke å bli stille under sceneskiftet.

What does spiller videre mean here?

Spiller videre means keeps playing, continues playing, or plays on.

spiller = plays / is playing
videre = further, on, onward

When videre is used with a verb like this, it often gives the idea that the action does not stop. So han spiller videre is not just he plays; it is he keeps playing.

Could I also say han fortsetter å spille?

Yes. Han fortsetter å spille is a very natural alternative and means almost the same thing: he continues to play.

There is a small nuance:

spiller videre sounds a bit more like plays on / keeps going
fortsetter å spille is the more direct continues to play

In many contexts, either would work.

Why is for ikke å used here?

For ikke å introduces a purpose: in order not to or so as not to.

So:

for å ... = in order to ...
for ikke å ... = in order not to ...

In this sentence, for ikke å bli stille means in order not to become quiet/silent.

It tells you why he keeps playing.