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Questions & Answers about Tante lager god mat.
What does tante mean in this sentence?
Tante translates to aunt in English. It refers to a female relative, and in this context, it indicates that the aunt is the one performing the action.
What is the origin and usage of the verb lager?
Lager is the present tense of the verb å lage, which means to make, prepare, or to cook. In this sentence, it is used in the simple present form, indicating that the action of making or preparing food is currently taking place or is habitual.
How does the adjective god agree with the noun mat in this sentence?
The adjective god means good. In Norwegian, adjectives can agree in different ways based on the gender and definiteness of the noun they modify. Here, mat is a common gender singular noun used in an indefinite sense, so the adjective remains in its base form as god. If mat were a neuter noun, you might expect the adjective to appear as godt.
What is the word order of the sentence Tante lager god mat?
The sentence follows the typical Norwegian word order, which is subject–verb–object—just like in English. Tante is the subject, lager the verb, and god mat is the object.
Can I include a possessive pronoun with tante to clarify whose aunt it is?
Yes, you can. If you want to specify that it is your aunt, for example, you could say min tante lager god mat, which translates as my aunt makes good food. The original sentence omits the possessive for a general statement.
Why is there no article used before tante in this sentence?
In Norwegian, family terms like tante can be used without an article when the context already makes the referent clear or when speaking generally. The sentence Tante lager god mat implies a general statement about an aunt, so no article (such as en for an indefinite noun or the definite form) is necessary.