Breakdown of Plutselig fryser skjermen, og læreren blir ubehagelig stille.
og
and
bli
to become
læreren
the teacher
skjermen
the screen
plutselig
suddenly
fryse
to freeze
ubehagelig
uncomfortably
stille
silent
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Questions & Answers about Plutselig fryser skjermen, og læreren blir ubehagelig stille.
What does plutselig mean and how is it pronounced?
plutselig is an adverb meaning suddenly. It’s pronounced roughly [ˈplʉtsəlɪ], with the stress on the first syllable.
Why is the word order Plutselig fryser skjermen different from English?
Norwegian follows the V2 rule: when an adverb (or other element) comes first, the verb must come second. So Plutselig (adverb) is first, then fryser (verb), then skjermen (subject).
What’s the difference between skjermen fryser and skjermen har fryst?
skjermen fryser (present tense) describes the screen freezing as an ongoing event. skjermen har fryst (present perfect) states that the screen has already frozen—emphasizing the completed result.
Why is there a comma before og? Is it required?
A comma before og (and) is optional in Norwegian. Here it adds a dramatic pause between the two main clauses. It isn’t mandatory, but writers often use it to clarify or emphasize.
What does ubehagelig stille mean?
ubehagelig means uncomfortable or awkward, and stille means quiet. Together, ubehagelig stille means uncomfortably silent.
Why is læreren in the definite form instead of en lærer?
Using læreren (the teacher) implies you’re referring to a specific teacher known in the context (for example, the person teaching your class). en lærer would mean a teacher in general, not a particular one.
Why is blir used instead of er for “becomes” silent?
blir (becomes) highlights the change of state—from not silent to silent. er (is) would merely describe the state without implying that a change has occurred.