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Definite vs. indefinite articles Exercises in Danish language
Mastering the use of definite and indefinite articles is crucial for achieving fluency in the Danish language. In Danish, articles play a significant role in indicating the specificity and grammatical gender of nouns. Unlike English, which primarily uses "the," "a," and "an," Danish articles vary depending on whether the noun is common or neuter gender, and whether it is singular or plural. Understanding when to use "en," "et," "den," "det," and "de" can greatly enhance your ability to communicate clearly and accurately in Danish.
In this section, you will find a variety of grammar exercises designed to help you practice and solidify your understanding of Danish articles. Each exercise is tailored to address different aspects of article usage, from basic rules to more nuanced contexts. By engaging with these exercises, you will develop a stronger grasp of how to correctly apply definite and indefinite articles in your writing and conversation. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will provide valuable practice to boost your confidence and proficiency in Danish grammar.
Exercise 1
<p>1. I saw *en* kat i haven (indefinite article for 'cat').</p>
<p>2. Han købte *en* bil i går (indefinite article for 'car').</p>
<p>3. Vi skal mødes ved *den* park senere (definite article for 'the park').</p>
<p>4. Hun læser *en* bog om historie (indefinite article for 'book').</p>
<p>5. *Den* hund er meget venlig (definite article for 'the dog').</p>
<p>6. De boede i *et* hus på landet (indefinite article for 'house').</p>
<p>7. Jeg har brug for *en* blyant (indefinite article for 'pencil').</p>
<p>8. *Den* film var meget spændende (definite article for 'the movie').</p>
<p>9. *En* fugl fløj forbi vinduet (indefinite article for 'bird').</p>
<p>10. Vi har *en* god ven i byen (indefinite article for 'good friend').</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Jeg har købt *en* bog (indefinite article for a single item).</p>
<p>2. Vi skal besøge *det* museum i morgen (definite article for a specific place).</p>
<p>3. Hun har en hund og *en* kat (indefinite article for another single item).</p>
<p>4. Jeg vil gerne have *den* kage (definite article for a specific cake).</p>
<p>5. De bor i *et* hus (indefinite article for a type of building).</p>
<p>6. Han læser *den* avis hver morgen (definite article for a specific newspaper).</p>
<p>7. Vi har set *en* film (indefinite article for a type of media).</p>
<p>8. Jeg kan godt lide *den* bil (definite article for a specific car).</p>
<p>9. Hun arbejder på *et* kontor (indefinite article for a type of workplace).</p>
<p>10. Vi har lejet *den* lejlighed (definite article for a specific apartment).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Jeg vil gerne købe *en* bog (Indefinite article for a single item).</p>
<p>2. Han fandt *den* nøgle i haven (Definite article for a specific item).</p>
<p>3. Vi så *en* film i går aftes (Indefinite article for an unspecified item).</p>
<p>4. Hun spiste *æblet* fra køleskabet (Definite article for a specific item).</p>
<p>5. De skal bygge *et* hus i år (Indefinite article for a single item).</p>
<p>6. *Bilen* er parkeret udenfor (Definite article for a specific item).</p>
<p>7. Kan du give mig *en* kop kaffe? (Indefinite article for a single item).</p>
<p>8. *Hunden* løber i parken (Definite article for a specific item).</p>
<p>9. Jeg har brug for *en* blyant til at skrive med (Indefinite article for a single item).</p>
<p>10. *Computeren* er meget langsom i dag (Definite article for a specific item).</p>