Vi ser en stasjon.

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Breakdown of Vi ser en stasjon.

• vi: we
• se: to see
• stasjon: the station

Questions & Answers about Vi ser en stasjon.

Why is "en" used here instead of "ei" or "et"?

Norwegian has three grammatical genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. "Stasjon" is typically treated as a masculine noun, so the masculine article "en" is used. Some nouns can be feminine or masculine, but "stasjon" is generally masculine, which is why "en stasjon" is the usual choice.

Why does the sentence use "ser" instead of another verb to mean "see"?

"Ser" is the present tense of the verb "å se" (to see). Norwegian verbs are generally simpler than English ones: there's just one form for the present tense ("ser") used for all subjects: "jeg ser," "vi ser," etc.

Is there a specific reason for "Vi ser en stasjon" instead of "Vi ser stasjonen"?

"Vi ser en stasjon" refers to "a station" in an indefinite sense. If you already had a particular station in mind, you might say "Vi ser stasjonen" (We see the station). Using "en" makes the station unidentified or new in the context.

How should I pronounce "stasjon"?

In standard Eastern Norwegian, you might say "stah-SHON" (with the stress on the second syllable). The 's' sounds the same as in English, and the 'tj' in "stasjon" is often pronounced like 'sh'. Pronunciation can vary slightly by region, but this is the most common way.

Could "ser" be used with other objects in the same way?

Yes, "ser" is a versatile verb meaning "see." You can say "Vi ser en bil" (We see a car), "Vi ser en fugl" (We see a bird), etc. The structure "Vi ser + indefinite article + noun" remains the same.