Breakdown of Jeg sammenligner prisene fordi jeg vil spare penger.
jeg
I
fordi
because
penger
the money
sammenligne
to compare
pris
the price
spare
to save
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Questions & Answers about Jeg sammenligner prisene fordi jeg vil spare penger.
What does sammenligner mean, and how is it conjugated in this sentence?
Sammenligner is the present tense, first person singular form of the verb sammenligne, which means to compare. In this sentence, it translates to I compare.
Why is the noun written as prisene instead of simply priser?
In Norwegian, the definite article is attached to the noun as a suffix. Prisene means the prices (with the definite form embedded in the noun), whereas priser would refer to prices in an indefinite sense.
What is the role of the conjunction fordi in the sentence?
Fordi means because and is used to introduce a subordinate clause that explains the reason for the action in the main clause. The structure remains clear, with the subordinate clause following a subject-verb-object order.
How is the modal verb vil used in the phrase jeg vil spare penger?
In this context, vil expresses a desire or intention. The phrase jeg vil spare penger translates to I want to save money. It functions much like English modal verbs that indicate intention or desire.
Why is the subject jeg repeated in both parts of the sentence?
Norwegian typically includes an explicit subject in both the main and subordinate clauses for clarity. Even though both clauses refer to the same person, repeating jeg ensures that the subject is clear in each clause.
What tense is used for the verbs in this sentence, and what does it imply about the actions?
Both verbs are in the present tense. Sammenligner is in the present simple form, and vil spare uses a modal construction with the present tense. This indicates that the comparison is happening now and the desire to save money is a current intention.