Løsningen virker genial.

the solution

Breakdown of Løsningen virker genial.

• virke: to seem
• genial: brilliant

Questions & Answers about Løsningen virker genial.

Why is it løsningen and not just løsning?

Løsningen is the definite singular form of løsning (solution).

• en løsning = a solution
• løsningen = the solution

In Norwegian, the definite article is often added to the end of the noun as a suffix. So instead of a separate word like the, Norwegian commonly uses an ending:

• bok = book
• boka / boken = the book

So Løsningen virker genial means The solution seems brilliant or The solution appears brilliant.

What does virker mean here?

Here, virker means seems, appears, or comes across as.

The verb å virke has several meanings in Norwegian, depending on context. Common ones include:

• to seem / appear
• to work / function
• to have an effect

In this sentence, it does not mean works in the mechanical sense. It means that the solution gives the impression of being brilliant.

So:

• Løsningen virker genial = The solution seems brilliant

Why is genial not changing form?