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.
