4 Ways to use “så” in Norwegian

Different types of Norwegian words have the same form but different meanings. In this article we will look at så, which has four different meanings in Norwegian.

 

1 Så + adjektiv

so + adjective

 

Så can be an adverb placed in front of adjectives:

 

Det smakte så godt!

It tasted so delicious!

 

Du synger så bra!

You are singing so well!

 

 

2 Så

afterward, then, in addition

 

Så can also be an adverb.

 

For example:

 

Først tar vi en tur til Munchmuseet. Etter vi har vært der, så drar vi på en kinesisk restaurant i Oslo sentrum.

First, we will take a trip to the Munch museum. After going there, we will go to a Chinese restaurant in downtown Oslo.

 

Jeg har i en spiseskje med olivenolje. Så har jeg i en teskje med salt.

I add a table spoon with olive oil. And then, I add a teaspoon of salt.

 

 

3 Så 

saw

 

Så is also the past tense of the verb å se (to see):

 

Så du på TV i går?  

Did you watch TV yesterday?

 

Så du hvem det var?

Did you see who it was?

 

 

4 Så 

therefore, so

 

Så can be a conjunction, where the main clause follows “så” (therefore, so).

 

Dersom du ikke kan snakke noe norsk, så er det vanskelig å finne seg en god jobb i Norge.

If you cannot speak Norwegian, finding a good job in Norway is challenging. 

 

Hun har vært på skolen hele dagen, så nå er hun sliten.

She has been at school all day, so now she is tired.