Breakdown of Vi har en frist i morgen, så vi må arbeide hele kvelden.
ha
to have
en
a
vi
we
må
must
i morgen
tomorrow
arbeide
to work
kveld
the evening
så
so
frist
the deadline
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Questions & Answers about Vi har en frist i morgen, så vi må arbeide hele kvelden.
What is the meaning of frist in this sentence?
Frist means “deadline” or “due date.” In this context, it indicates that there is a set time by which something must be completed, with that time being tomorrow.
How does the modal construction work in vi må arbeide hele kvelden?
In Norwegian, when you use a modal verb like må (meaning “must” or “have to”), it is followed by the main verb in its infinitive form without the particle å. Therefore, arbeide is used directly after må. This is similar to English structures like “we must work.”
Why is the coordinating conjunction så used in the sentence, and how does it connect the parts?
The word så serves as a coordinating conjunction meaning “so” or “therefore.” It links the first clause (Vi har en frist i morgen) with the second clause (vi må arbeide hele kvelden), showing that the upcoming work in the evening is a consequence of having a deadline tomorrow.
What function does hele have in the phrase hele kvelden?
Hele means “whole” or “entire.” It modifies kvelden (“the evening”) to emphasize that the whole evening is scheduled for work, not just part of it.
Why is there a comma before så in the sentence?
The comma is used to separate two independent clauses. In Norwegian, as in English, it is common to place a comma before a coordinating conjunction like så when it connects two full clauses, ensuring clarity in the sentence structure.