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Questions & Answers about Svaret virker pussig.
Why is it svaret and not just svar?
Svaret is the definite form and means the answer.
- et svar = an answer
- svaret = the answer
Because the sentence is talking about a specific answer, Norwegian uses the definite ending -et.
What gender is svar, and how does that affect the form?
Svar is a neuter noun in Norwegian.
Its forms are:
- et svar = an answer
- svaret = the answer
- svar = answers
- svarene = the answers
Because it is neuter, the definite singular ending is -et.
Why does the sentence use virker instead of er?
Virker means seems, appears, or comes across as.
So:
- Svaret er pussig = The answer is strange/funny
- Svaret virker pussig = The answer seems strange/funny
Using virker makes the statement a little less direct. It suggests an impression rather than a firm fact.
What does pussig mean exactly?