Breakdown of Jeg handler klær og sko etter jobben i dag.
jeg
I
i
in
og
and
dag
the day
etter
after
handle
to shop
klær
the clothes
jobb
the job
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Questions & Answers about Jeg handler klær og sko etter jobben i dag.
What does the verb handler mean in this sentence?
The verb handler means “to shop.” Even though it looks like the English word “handle,” in this context it specifically refers to the act of shopping for items like clothes and shoes.
How is time expressed in this sentence?
Time is conveyed through two phrases: etter jobben (“after work”) and i dag (“today”). Combined, they indicate that the shopping is planned to occur after work later today. In Norwegian, using the present tense with specific time expressions is common to denote scheduled or imminent actions.
Why are klær and sko mentioned without any preposition, unlike in English?
In Norwegian, when talking about shopping, the items being bought are the direct objects of the verb handler. There is no need for an extra preposition like “for” as you might use in English (“shop for clothes”). This direct construction is both natural and idiomatic in Norwegian.
What is the grammatical structure of the sentence?
The sentence follows a typical subject-verb-object pattern. Jeg is the subject, handler is the present tense verb, and klær og sko are the direct objects. The adverbial phrases etter jobben and i dag provide additional information about the timing of the action.
Why is the present tense used here even though the action is planned for later?
In Norwegian, the present tense is versatile and can be used to talk about future events, especially when the time is clearly specified. The phrases etter jobben and i dag clarify that the shopping will take place later today, even though the verb is in the present tense.