Word
Demonen forsvinner.
Meaning
The demon disappears.
Part of speech
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Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about Demonen forsvinner.
Why is it demonen and not just demon?
Because -en is the definite article attached to the noun.
- demon = a demon
- demonen = the demon
In Norwegian, the definite article is usually added to the end of the noun instead of being a separate word in front, as in English.
So:
- Demonen forsvinner. = The demon disappears.
What kind of noun is demon, and why does it take -en?
Demon is usually a common gender noun in Norwegian. Common gender nouns typically take -en in the singular definite form.
A common pattern is:
- indefinite singular: en demon
- definite singular: demonen
So -en here marks the demon.
What does forsvinner mean exactly?
Forsvinner is the present tense of the verb forsvinne, which means to disappear or to vanish.
So:
- å forsvinne = to disappear
- forsvinner = disappears / is disappearing
Depending on context, English might translate it as either:
- The demon disappears
- The demon is disappearing