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Questions & Answers about Han går inn i huset.
What does Han mean in this sentence?
Han is the subject pronoun that means "he" in English.
What is the role of går, and what does it translate to?
Går is the present tense form of the verb å gå, which means "to go" or "to walk." In this context, it indicates that he is currently in the process of going or walking.
Why are both inn and i used together in this sentence?
Inn is a directional adverb that emphasizes the movement into something, while i is a preposition used to introduce the location (in this case, the house). Together, inn i huset clearly expresses the idea of moving from outside to inside a specific location.
Why is the noun written as huset instead of hus?
Norwegian forms the definite singular of a noun by adding a suffix. In this case, hus (meaning "house") becomes huset, which translates to "the house" in English. The suffix -et marks the noun as definite.
Is the word order in Han går inn i huset typical for Norwegian, and what is its structure?
Yes, the word order is standard in Norwegian. The structure follows:
- Han (subject)
- går (verb)
- inn (directional adverb)
- i huset (prepositional phrase with the definite noun).
This order effectively communicates that he is going in, specifically into the house.