Understanding Danish Relative Clauses
In Danish, relative clauses help us give more information about a noun in a sentence. Think of them as little stories about the noun.
Important Points
- Relative clauses give extra details about a noun.
- They usually start with 'som', 'der', or 'hvis'.
- 'Som' is often used for people and things.
- 'Der' can also be used, especially when talking about the subject of the clause.
- 'Hvis' is used for possession, like saying 'whose' in English.
Let's learn how to use these words to make sentences more interesting and informative.
'Som' and 'der' are used to introduce relative clauses. They are like the words 'who', 'which', or 'that' in English.
Examples
- Drengen som leger i haven er min bror.
- Bogen der ligger på bordet er spændende.
'Hvis' is used when talking about something that belongs to someone, like saying 'whose' in English.
Examples
- Pigen hvis hund løber hurtigt er min ven.
- Manden hvis bil er rød bor i mit nabolag.
Making Sentences with Relative Clauses
You can use relative clauses to make sentences more descriptive and fun. They help you add more details about people, places, and things.
Examples
- Katten som sover på sofaen er sød.
- Læreren der underviser os er meget venlig.
- Pigen hvis far er læge går i min klasse.