Nov 26, 2015 15:09
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Norwegian term

for det i

Norwegian to English Science Linguistics verbs
I suppose it is the preteritum form of a verb or a an expression:

"Johann, for det i henne, og hun smilte."

What does it mean?

Discussion

conniebrathen Nov 26, 2015:
I agree with Chris, I understand it as an expression for something suddenly realised - she suddenly realised it was Johann, and she smiled.
Christopher Schröder Nov 26, 2015:
Perhaps: it occurred to her

Tricky without context

Proposed translations

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quickly thought

"For det i henne" is a sudden thought rushing through her body and mind.

"Johann, she quickly thought, and smiled"
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rushed through

I understand "for" as being the past tense of "fare".
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