Etter pausen går vi videre.

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Breakdown of Etter pausen går vi videre.

• etter: after
• pausen: the break
• gå videre: to continue

Questions & Answers about Etter pausen går vi videre.

Why is the verb before the subject after Etter pausen?

Norwegian main clauses obey the V2 rule: the finite verb must be in the second position. When you front an adverbial like Etter pausen, the verb går comes next, and the subject vi follows: Etter pausen går vi videre. Writing Etter pausen vi går videre is ungrammatical.

Why is it pausen (definite) and not pause (indefinite)?

You use the definite form when referring to a specific, known break (e.g., the scheduled break in a meeting). Hence pausen. Using en pause would mean “a (non-specific) break.” Bare pause without an article is not idiomatic here.

Can I say Etter en pause går vi videre? What’s the difference?

Yes. Etter en pause means “after a break” (any break, newly introduced). Etter pausen points to a specific, contextually known break. Choose based on whether the break is specific or not.

Can I place the time phrase at the end: Vi går videre etter pausen?

Yes. That’s fully correct and neutral. With no fronted element, the default order is subject–verb: Vi går videre etter pausen. Fronting Etter pausen simply emphasizes the time frame, but both versions are common.