Questions & Answers about Katten sniker seg under bordet.
Why are katten and bordet written with endings instead of using a separate word for the?
Because Norwegian usually puts the definite article at the end of the noun.
- en katt = a cat
- katten = the cat
- et bord = a table
- bordet = the table
So in this sentence, katten and bordet already include the meaning of the.
Why is it -en in katten, but -et in bordet?
That depends on the noun’s grammatical gender.
- katt is a common-gender noun: en katt → katten
- bord is a neuter noun: et bord → bordet
So the definite ending changes with gender:
- common gender: often -en
- neuter: often -et
What does sniker seg mean exactly?
Sniker seg means something like sneaks, slips quietly, or moves stealthily.
The basic verb is å snike seg. It often suggests:
- moving quietly
- trying not to be noticed
- a slightly secretive or careful movement
So the sentence gives a stronger image than just goes under the table.