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Questions & Answers about Høyden er viktig.
What does the suffix -en in Høyden indicate?
In Norwegian the definite article is usually attached to the end of the noun. The -en here makes høyde (“height”) into høyden (“the height”), i.e. it marks the definite singular form of a common-gender noun.
Why isn’t there a separate word for “the” before høyde?
Unlike English, Norwegian typically uses a post-positive article. Instead of the høyde, you say høyden. You only use a separate article before a noun when you need an indefinite form (e.g. en høyde “a height”).
Why is viktig not written as viktigt or viktige?
Here viktig is a predicate adjective (it follows the verb er). Predicate adjectives in Norwegian stay in their basic form regardless of gender or number. If you put the adjective before a noun instead (attributive position), it would take an -e: for example den viktige høyden (“the important height”).
Can you give an example of an attributive adjective with høyde?
Sure. If you want to say the important height, you say den viktige høyden. Notice viktig gets an -e because it stands directly in front of the noun.
What is the basic word order in Høyden er viktig?
Norwegian follows a subject–verb–predicate structure, just like English. You have subject (Høyden) + verb (er) + predicate adjective (viktig).
How would you turn Høyden er viktig into a question?
Invert the subject and the verb to form a yes/no question. You get Er høyden viktig? (“Is the height important?”).
How do you pronounce Høyden, especially the øy?
øy is a diphthong pronounced [øy], somewhat like the “oy” in English boy, but with more rounded lips. The full pronunciation in IPA is roughly [ˈhøyːdən].
How would you say This height is important in Norwegian?
Use the demonstrative denne with the definite noun: Denne høyden er viktig. That literally means “This height is important.”