der

there, where · adverb/conjunction/pronoun

Definition
Indicates a place or location, often contrasted with 'her' (here). Can also function as a relative pronoun introducing a subordinate clause that refers to a place.
Origin
From Old Norse 'þarr', ultimately from Proto-Germanic '*thōro-' meaning 'there'.

Examples

Boken ligger der borte på bordet.The book is lying over there on the table.
Vi bor der hvor du pleide å bo.We live where you used to live.
Der kan du se det!There you can see it!
Huset der er veldig gammelt.The house there is very old.

Synonyms

hvor
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