Breakdown of I morgen må vi handle noe nytt til kjøkkenet.
vi
we
til
to
i morgen
tomorrow
ny
new
noe
something
kjøkken
the kitchen
handle
to shop
måtte
have to
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Questions & Answers about I morgen må vi handle noe nytt til kjøkkenet.
What does handle mean in this sentence?
Handle means "to shop" or "to buy" items. In this context, it refers to the act of purchasing something new, specifically for the kitchen.
Why does the sentence start with I morgen rather than placing the time reference later?
In Norwegian, time adverbials like I morgen ("tomorrow") are often placed at the beginning of the sentence to clearly establish the time frame for the action. This placement is a standard aspect of Norwegian word order.
How does the modal verb må function in this sentence?
Må translates to "must" or "have to" in English. It functions as a modal verb indicating necessity or obligation. Notice how it comes right after the time expression, with the subject vi ("we") following it, and then the bare infinitive handle. This order is typical for Norwegian modal constructions.
Why is the adjective nytt in its neuter form?
The adjective nytt is in the neuter form because it describes kjøkkenet ("the kitchen"), which is a neuter noun in Norwegian. In Norwegian, adjectives must agree with the gender (and number) of the noun they modify, so the neuter form is required here.
What purpose does noe serve in the phrase noe nytt?
Noe means "something" and is used as an indefinite pronoun here. It indicates that the item being bought is an unspecified or unknown thing, but it is characterized by being nytt ("new"). This construction is common when the exact nature of the item isn’t specified.
How is the preposition til used in the phrase til kjøkkenet?
The preposition til means "for" or "to" and is used here to indicate the intended recipient or destination of the action—in this case, that the new item is meant for the kitchen. It specifies the purpose of the shopping.