Word
Dansepartneren øver på grunntrinnet.
Meaning
The dance partner practises the basic step.
Part of speech
sentence
Pronunciation
Course
Lesson
Breakdown of Dansepartneren øver på grunntrinnet.
på
on
øve
to practice
dansepartneren
the dance partner
grunntrinnet
the basic step
Questions & Answers about Dansepartneren øver på grunntrinnet.
Why does dansepartneren end in -en?
Because Norwegian often puts the definite article at the end of the noun.
- en dansepartner = a dance partner
- dansepartneren = the dance partner
So -en here is the ending that means the.
Why is it grunntrinnet and not just grunntrinn?
For the same reason: grunntrinnet is the definite form.
- et grunntrinn = a basic step
- grunntrinnet = the basic step
Grunntrinn is a neuter noun, so its definite singular ending is -et.
What tense is øver?
Øver is the present tense of å øve.
- å øve = to practice
- øver = practices / is practicing
In Norwegian, the present tense often covers both English simple present and present continuous, depending on context.
Why is there a på after øver?