scenerne

Scenerne is the definite plural form of the Danish noun scene, meaning a distinct segment of a play, film, or other performance, or a physical setting used on stage. In Danish, the noun scene forms plural as scener, with the definite plural scenerne. The term is used in theatre criticism, screenwriting, and production notes, and can also refer to sequences within a narrative.

Etymology and usage: The word derives from the French scène, via Danish, and has cognates in other Scandinavian languages. In practical use, scenerne describe the structured units of a performance—each scene presents action, dialogue, or setting changes. For example, in Danish you might encounter phrases like “scenerne skifter mellem by og land,” meaning the scenes shift between city and countryside. In film and television contexts, scenerne are planned and sometimes edited as separate units; in theatre, they correspond to changes of lighting, backdrop, or character focus.

Grammatical notes: Besides scenerne, the indefinite plural is scener, and the definite singular is scenen. Adjectives preceding scener agree in number and definiteness, as with other Danish nouns.

See also: Scene; Scenografi; Dramaturgi.