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Why does avhøret end in -et?
Because avhøret is the definite singular form of et avhør.
- et avhør = an interrogation / a questioning
- avhøret = the interrogation
The ending -et is the normal definite ending for many neuter nouns in Norwegian.
What form is varer, and what does it mean?
Varer is the present tense of the verb å vare, which means to last.
So:
- å vare = to last
- varer = lasts / is lasting
In this sentence, varer tells you the duration of the event.
Why is there no word for for, like in some English expressions?
With å vare, Norwegian usually gives the duration directly, with no preposition.
So you say:
- Avhøret varer en time = the interrogation lasts an hour
Not:
- Avhøret varer for en time ❌
English sometimes uses for in time expressions, but Norwegian does not here.
Why is it en time and not ett time?