Møtet er viktig fordi vi skal planlegge sammen.

to be

Breakdown of Møtet er viktig fordi vi skal planlegge sammen.

• vi: we
• skal: shall
• fordi: because

Questions & Answers about Møtet er viktig fordi vi skal planlegge sammen.

What does Møtet mean, and why is it in the definite form?

Møtet translates to "the meeting" in English. In Norwegian, nouns often take a suffix to indicate definiteness. Here, the suffix -et shows that we’re referring to a specific meeting rather than just any meeting.

How does the modal verb skal function in this sentence?

Skal expresses a planned or intended future action. It is roughly equivalent to saying "will" or "are going to" in English. In this sentence, it indicates that planning together is an arranged future activity rather than a mere idea or possibility.

What role does fordi play in the sentence?

Fordi means "because" and is used as a subordinating conjunction to introduce the reason why the meeting is important. It connects the main statement (that the meeting is important) with the explanation (that we are going to plan together).

Why is the verb planlegge in its infinitive (base) form in this context?

After modal verbs like skal in Norwegian, the main verb always appears in its infinitive form. Planlegge means "to plan." This structure mirrors English constructions such as "are going to plan", where the main verb remains unchanged.