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Double definiteness: definite article + definite noun

Double definiteness: definite article + definite noun

Structure:

den/det/de + adjective + noun-en/et/ene

When an attributive adjective precedes a definite noun, BOTH the adjective takes 'den/det/de' AND the noun keeps its definite suffix. This double marking is obligatory.

Example:

Den store bilen er min. **Translation:** The big car is mine.

Examples

Den store bilen er min.

The big car is mine.

Practice

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "Den store bilen er min."

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