Word
Prinsen sitter på tronen.
Meaning
The prince sits on the throne.
Part of speech
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Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about Prinsen sitter på tronen.
Why is it prinsen and not prins?
Prinsen is the definite form of prins, so it means the prince.
- prins = a prince
- prinsen = the prince
In Norwegian, the definite article is often added to the end of the noun instead of being a separate word in front, as in English.
Why is it tronen and not trone?
For the same reason: tronen is the definite form and means the throne.
- en trone = a throne
- tronen = the throne
So the sentence has two definite nouns:
- prinsen = the prince
- tronen = the throne
What does sitter mean here?
Sitter is the present tense of å sitte, which means to sit.
So:
- å sitte = to sit
- sitter = is sitting / sits
In this sentence, sitter describes the prince’s position: he is seated on the throne.
Why does sitter end in -r?