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Are you learning Norwegian and interested in pronouns? You’re in the right place! In this article, we’ll explore Norwegian pronouns in-depth, covering their usage, forms, and practical examples. Let’s get started and dive into the fascinating world of Norwegian pronouns!
Personal Pronouns
Personal pronouns are an essential part of any language, including Norwegian. They replace nouns that have been previously mentioned and change forms based on their function in a sentence.
Subject Pronouns
Singular
In Norwegian, subject pronouns replace the subject of a sentence. Here are the singular subject pronouns, along with example sentences:
jeg – I
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- Jeg spiser epler. (I eat apples.)
du – you
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- Du er snill. (You are kind.)
han – he
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- Han bor i Oslo. (He lives in Oslo.)
hun – she
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- Hun synger vakkert. (She sings beautifully.)
det/den – it
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- Det er kaldt. (It is cold.)
Plural
The plural subject pronouns are as follows, along with examples:
vi – we
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- Vi studerer norsk. (We study Norwegian.)
dere – you (plural)
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- Dere er flinke. (You are skillful.)
de – they
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- De reiser til Norge. (They travel to Norway.)
Object Pronouns
Singular
Object pronouns replace the direct or indirect object of a sentence. The singular object pronouns in Norwegian are as follows, with examples:
meg – me
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- Hun ga meg boka. (She gave me the book.)
deg – you (informal)
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- Kan hun hjelpe deg? (Can she help you?)
ham – him
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- Vi inviterte ham til festen. (We invited him to the party.)
henne – her
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- Han ringte henne. (He called her.)
det/den – it
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- Jeg kjøpte det. (I bought it.)
Plural
For plural object pronouns, here’s the list with examples:
oss – us
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- Hun fortalte oss en historie. (She told us a story.)
dere – you (plural)
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- Læreren roste dere. (The teacher praised you.)
dem – them
- Vi møtte dem på kafeen. (We met them at the café.)
Reflexive Pronouns
Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object of a sentence are the same. In Norwegian, the reflexive pronoun is seg and is used with all third-person pronouns (han, hun, den, det, de). Here’s an example:
- Han vasker seg. (He washes himself.)
Demonstrative Pronouns
Demonstrative pronouns are used to point out specific objects or people. In Norwegian, they are:
denne – this (singular, masculine/feminine)
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- Denne boken er interessant. (This book is interesting.)
dette – this (singular, neuter)
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- Dette huset er stort. (This house is big.)
disse – these (plural)
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- Disse eplene er søte. (These apples are sweet.)
Interrogative Pronouns
Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions. The most common Norwegian interrogative pronouns are:
hvem – who
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- Hvem er hun? (Who is she?)
hva – what
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- Hva vil du ha? (What do you want?)
hvilken – which (masculine/feminine)
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- Hvilken bok liker du best? (Which book do you like the most?)
hvilket – which (neuter)
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- Hvilket bord er ditt? (Which table is yours?)
hvilke – which (plural)
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- Hvilke filmer har du sett? (Which movies have you seen?)
Relative Pronouns
Relative pronouns are used to combine two sentences into one by referring back to a previously mentioned noun. The most common relative pronoun in Norwegian is som.
- Dette er boken som jeg leste. (This is the book that I read.)
Possessive Pronouns
Possessive pronouns indicate ownership or possession. In Norwegian, possessive pronouns are as follows:
min/mi/mitt – my (masculine/feminine/neuter)
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- Dette er min bil. (This is my car.)
din/di/ditt – your (masculine/feminine/neuter)
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- Er dette din hund? (Is this your dog?)
hans – his
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- Det er hans lommebok. (That is his wallet.)
hennes – her
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- Han liker kjolen hennes. (She likes her dress.)
vår/vår/vårt – our (masculine/feminine/neuter)
- Dette er hagen vår. (This is our garden.)
deres – your (plural), their
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- Bilen deres er rød. (Their car is red.)
Conclusion
In this article, we’ve looked closely at Norwegian pronouns, their usage, forms, and examples. By understanding these pronouns, you’ll have a solid foundation to build upon as you continue your journey in learning the Norwegian language. Remember to practice using these pronouns in context to become more comfortable and fluent in your communication.
FAQs
1. What is the difference between subject and object pronouns in Norwegian?
Subject pronouns replace the subject of a sentence, while object pronouns replace the direct or indirect object of a sentence.
2. How do you use reflexive pronouns in Norwegian?
Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object of a sentence are the same. In Norwegian, the reflexive pronoun seg is used with all third-person pronouns (han, hun, den, det, de).
3. What are the most common Norwegian interrogative pronouns?
The most common Norwegian interrogative pronouns are hvem (who), hva (what), hvilken (which, masculine/feminine), hvilket (which, neuter), and hvilke (which, plural).
4. What is the main relative pronoun in Norwegian?
The main relative pronoun in Norwegian is som, which is used to combine two sentences into one by referring back to a previously mentioned noun.
5. How do you use possessive pronouns in Norwegian?
Possessive pronouns in Norwegian indicate ownership or possession and change forms based on the gender (masculine, feminine, neuter) of the noun they modify.
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