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Vi vasker opp etter middag.

Vi vasker opp etter middag.
We wash up after dinner.
FromLesson 6inHardcore Norwegian
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Breakdown of Vi vasker opp etter middag.

vi
we
middagen
the dinner
etter
after
vaske opp
to wash up
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Questions & Answers about Vi vasker opp etter middag.

What does the expression vasker opp mean in this sentence?
It means “wash up” or “do the dishes.” In Norwegian, vasker opp specifically refers to the act of cleaning the dishes or kitchenware after a meal.
Why is the verb split into vasker and opp instead of appearing as one word?
Norwegian uses separable verbs. The full infinitive is å vaske opp (“to wash up”), but when conjugated in the present tense (as in vasker opp), the separable particle opp is placed at the end of the clause. This word order change is common in Norwegian compound verbs.
What role does etter middag play in the sentence?
Etter middag is a prepositional phrase that indicates time. It translates to “after dinner” and tells us when the washing up takes place.
What does the subject vi mean in this sentence?
Vi is the subject of the sentence and means “we.” It shows that the speaker and at least one other person are performing the action of washing up.
How does this sentence illustrate the structure of separable verbs in Norwegian?
In Norwegian, separable verbs like å vaske opp split their particle when conjugated. In this sentence, after the subject vi, the main verb vasker is used in its present tense form, and the particle opp is moved to the end. This structure—subject followed by the main verb and the separated particle—is typical for many Norwegian separable verbs.