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Danish Text:
"At gå i naturen er at være vidne til tusind mirakler." - Mary Davis

English Translation:
"To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles." — Mary Davis

Grammar Notes:
Grammar Lesson:

1. At - This is a particle meaning "to." It is used before infinitive verbs in Danish.

2. gå - This is the infinitive form of the verb meaning "to walk."

3. i - This preposition means "in." It indicates a location or context.

4. naturen - This is a noun meaning "the nature." It is in the definite form (the nature), derived from the indefinite form "natur."

5. er - This is the present tense form of the verb "at være," which means "to be." Here, it translates as "is."

6. at - Again, this particle meaning "to" is used before another infinitive verb.

7. være - This is the infinitive form of the verb meaning "to be."

8. vidne - This is the infinitive form of the verb meaning "to witness."

9. til - This preposition means "to" or "for." It indicates the purpose or direction of the action.

10. tusind - This is an adjective meaning "thousand."

11. mirakler - This is a plural noun meaning "miracles." The singular form is "mirakel."

General Grammar Tip:
In Danish, infinitive verbs are often preceded by "at," similar to "to" in English. The structure "at [verb]" indicates an action that is yet to take place or is general in nature. Additionally, when referring to nouns, the definite form (with "en" or "et" ending) is commonly used, which indicates something specific as opposed to a general idea.

Related Words:
- Natur - nature (singular, indefinite)
- Mirakel - miracle (singular, indefinite)
- Vidne - witness (infinitive verb)
- At se - to see
- At finde - to find
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