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Subordinate clause with fordi (because)

Subordinate clause with fordi (because)

Structure:

fordi + subject + (ikke) + verb + rest

In subordinate clauses, ikke comes BEFORE the verb, unlike in main clauses.

Example:

Jeg er trøtt fordi jeg ikke sov godt. **Translation:** I am tired because I did not sleep well.

Examples

Jeg er trøtt fordi jeg ikke sov godt.

I am tired because I did not sleep well.

Practice

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "Jeg er trøtt fordi jeg ikke sov godt."

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