Breakdown of Av den grunn planlegger hun flere korte pauser fremover.
hun
she
kort
short
planlegge
to plan
flere
several
Questions & Answers about Av den grunn planlegger hun flere korte pauser fremover.
Why is it “planlegger hun” and not “hun planlegger” after “Av den grunn”?
Norwegian is a V2 language: the finite verb typically comes in second position in main clauses. When you front an element like Av den grunn (“for that reason”), it occupies first position, so the verb (planlegger) must come next, and the subject (hun) follows: Av den grunn planlegger hun …. With neutral word order, you’d say Hun planlegger ….
What exactly does Av den grunn mean, and how formal is it?
It means “for that reason.” It’s idiomatic and somewhat formal/ceremonial. In everyday speech and writing, Derfor is more common: Derfor planlegger hun …. Other options:
- På grunn av det … (“because of that …”)
- Derfor (“therefore”/“that’s why”) — most frequent and neutral
Why is it den grunn and not the usual “double definite” form den grunnen?
Normally, Norwegian uses double definiteness with demonstratives: den bilen, den grunnen. But Av den grunn is a fixed set phrase that preserves an older pattern without the suffixed article. You should treat it as an idiom. Outside this expression, use the regular pattern: e.g., den grunnen (“that reason”).
Could I just start with Derfor instead?
Yes. Derfor planlegger hun flere korte pauser fremover is natural and common. It’s slightly less formal than Av den grunn, but perfectly correct and widely used.