"The boy has the philosopher's stone."

Translation: Gutten har de vises stein.

[langjd]

Why is "de" necessary here?

[Luke_5.1991]

"De vises stein" literally means "the stone of the wise." "De vise" means "the wise (people)." "De vises" means "belonging to the wise (people)."

[langjd]

Thanks!

[Luke_5.1991]

No worries!

[AliceVantas]

I can feel the magic...