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What does Etter timen mean, and why is timen in the definite form?
Etter means “after.” Timen is the definite form of time (lesson/class). In Norwegian you add -en to make it “the lesson,” referring to a specific class that just ended.
Why is it Etter timen instead of Etter en time?
En time means “an hour” (a duration). Timen (definite) means “the lesson” or “the class.” So Etter timen translates as “after the lesson,” not “after one hour.”
What’s going on with studenten? Why the -en ending?
Studenten is the definite form of en student (“a student”). The suffix -en turns it into “the student,” indicating a specific student.
Why do we use går here instead of drar or reise?
Går means “go” on foot (walk). Dra or reise mean “to go/travel” (often by vehicle). If the student is walking to the office, går is the correct choice.
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