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Why is it programmet and not just program?
Because programmet is the definite singular form: the program.
- et program = a program
- programmet = the program
Norwegian often adds the definite ending directly to the noun instead of using a separate word like the in English.
Since program is a neuter noun, the definite ending is -et.
What does the ending -et mean in programmet?
Here, -et marks definite singular for a neuter noun.
So:
- et program = a program
- programmet = the program
This is very common in Norwegian. Compare:
- et hus = a house
- huset = the house
Why is the verb starter and not starts or to start?