Regnet förstör festen.

The rain ruins the party.

Breakdown of Regnet förstör festen.

• festen: the party
• regnet: the rain
• förstöra: to destroy; ruin

Questions & Answers about Regnet förstör festen.

Why is it regnet and not just regn?

Because regnet means the rain, while regn means just rain in a general sense.

In Swedish, the definite article is usually added to the end of the noun:

• regn = rain
• regnet = the rain

So Regnet förstör festen literally matches The rain ruins the party.

Why is there no separate word for the before the noun?

In Swedish, the is often attached to the noun as an ending instead of being a separate word.

For example:

• en fest = a party
• festen = the party
• ett hus = a house
• huset = the house

So:

• regnet = the rain
• festen = the party

This is one of the most important differences from English.

Why is it festen and not en fest?

Because festen means the party, while en fest means a party.

The sentence is talking about a specific party, not just any party. That is why the definite form is used:

• en fest = a party
• festen = the party

So the structure is:

• Regnet = the rain
• förstör = ruins/is ruining
• festen = the party