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Questions & Answers about Avslaget gjelder tvisten.
What does avslaget mean here, and why does it end in -et?
Avslaget is the definite singular form of avslag, which can mean rejection, refusal, or sometimes denial, depending on context.
- et avslag = a rejection / a refusal
- avslaget = the rejection / the refusal
The ending -et shows that avslag is a neuter noun.
So:
- avslag = indefinite
- avslaget = definite
What does gjelder mean in this sentence?
Gjelder is the present tense of å gjelde.
It often means:
- to apply to
- to concern
- to relate to
- to be about
In this sentence, gjelder most naturally means something like concerns or applies to.
Examples:
- Regelen gjelder alle. = The rule applies to everyone.
- Saken gjelder skatt. = The case concerns tax.
So Avslaget gjelder tvisten means that the rejection/refusal is connected to that dispute.
Why is there no word for to or about after gjelder?