Breakdown of Noen ganger kan du sammenligne to ting for å forstå dem bedre.
du
you
å
to
kunne
can
noen ganger
sometimes
for
for
dem
them
sammenligne
to compare
to
two
ting
the thing
forstå
to understand
bedre
better
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Questions & Answers about Noen ganger kan du sammenligne to ting for å forstå dem bedre.
What does noen ganger mean in this sentence?
Noen ganger translates as "sometimes" in English. It indicates that the action described—comparing two things—happens on occasion rather than all the time.
How does the modal verb kan function here?
Kan is the present form of the verb å kunne, which means "can" or "is able to". In this sentence, it expresses the possibility or ability to compare two things.
What is the role of the phrase for å forstå dem bedre?
The phrase for å forstå dem bedre means "to understand them better." It serves as a purpose clause, explaining why you might compare two things. The construction for å is used to introduce an infinitive that shows intent or reason.
How should sammenligne to ting be understood?
Sammenligne to ting means "compare two things." The verb sammenligne directly corresponds to the English verb "to compare," while to ting means "two things," with to being the numeral and ting meaning things.
What can be said about the sentence structure compared to English?
The structure of the sentence mirrors English in many ways. It starts with an adverbial phrase (noen ganger), followed by the modal verb and subject (kan du). Next comes the main verb (sammenligne), the object (to ting), and finally the purpose clause (for å forstå dem bedre), which functions similarly to an English infinitive of purpose phrase.