Questions & Answers about Bruden venter ved døren.
Why is it bruden and not brud or en brud?
Because bruden is the definite singular form: the bride.
- brud = bride (dictionary form / stem)
- en brud = a bride
- bruden = the bride
In Norwegian, the definite article is usually attached to the end of the noun instead of being a separate word like English the.
Why is it døren and not en dør?
For the same reason: døren is the definite singular form, meaning the door.
- en dør = a door
- døren = the door
So ved døren means by the door or at the door, not just by a door.
What is the base form of venter?
The infinitive is å vente, meaning to wait.
- å vente = to wait
- venter = wait / am waiting / is waiting / are waiting
In Norwegian, the present tense is often used where English uses either the simple present or the present continuous, depending on context.
Does venter mean waits or is waiting?