Breakdown of Støvfilteret sitter i støvbeholderen.
i
in
sitte
to sit
støvbeholderen
the dustbin
støvfilteret
the dust filter
Questions & Answers about Støvfilteret sitter i støvbeholderen.
Why do both nouns end in -et or -en?
Because Norwegian usually puts the definite article at the end of the noun.
- støvfilter = dust filter / a dust filter
støvfilteret = the dust filter
- støvbeholder = dust container / a dust container
- støvbeholderen = the dust container
The ending depends on the noun’s grammatical gender and form:
- -en is a common definite ending for many masculine nouns
- -et is a common definite ending for many neuter nouns
So in this sentence:
- støvfilteret = the dust filter
- støvbeholderen = the dust container
Why is it sitter and not er?
In Norwegian, sitte is often used for something that is sitting, positioned, or located in place, especially when the thing is fitted or resting somewhere.
So Støvfilteret sitter i støvbeholderen suggests more than just simple existence. It means the dust filter is situated/fitted inside the dust container.
If you used er, the sentence would still be understandable, but sitter sounds more natural when talking about a part that is installed or placed in a specific position.
This is very common in Norwegian:
- Batteriet sitter i bunnen. = The battery is located at the bottom.
- Nøkkelen sitter i låsen. = The key is in the lock.
Does sitter only mean sits?