When you're talking about a person in Norwegian, you'll most often use the word en person. Like in English, it refers to a human being, an individual.
It's a masculine noun, so remember the indefinite article en. The plural form is personer.
For example, if you want to say "two people," you would say "to personer." You'll hear and see this word very frequently in everyday Norwegian.
§ What does 'person' mean and how is it used?
The Norwegian word person is straightforward. It means 'person' in English. Just like in English, it refers to a human individual. You'll hear and see this word a lot, because, well, we talk about people all the time!
It's an A1 word, so it's one of the first nouns you'll learn. You can use it in many of the same contexts as you would 'person' in English. For example, if you're talking about someone you don't know, or a general individual, person is the word you'll use.
- DEFINITION
- A human individual.
Let's look at some examples to see how it's used in Norwegian sentences. Pay attention to how it fits into the sentence structure.
Han er en snill person.
(He is a kind person.)
Hvor mange personer er det her?
(How many people (persons) are there here?)
Notice in the second example that the plural form is personer. We'll cover plurals more in-depth later, but it's good to start noticing these patterns now.
So, when would you use person? Anytime you're referring to an individual human being. It's a general term, much like its English counterpart. You wouldn't use it for animals or objects, for instance.
- When speaking generally about people:
En person må være forsiktig.
(A person must be careful.)
- When asking about the number of people:
Det er fem personer i rommet.
(There are five people (persons) in the room.)
- When describing someone's character or identity:
Hun er en intelligent person.
(She is an intelligent person.)
The key takeaway here is that person is a foundational word. Master its meaning and basic usage, and you're well on your way to building a solid Norwegian vocabulary. Don't overthink it; if you'd say 'person' in English, you'll likely say person in Norwegian.
Tipps
Start with common usage
When learning 'person', start by thinking about how you use the word person in English. It's often very similar in Norwegian.
Gender and Articles
In Norwegian, 'person' is a masculine noun. This means it takes the indefinite article 'en' (en person) and the definite article '-en' (personen). Memorize this: en person.
Plural Form
The plural of 'person' is 'personer'. So, one person is 'en person', and several people are 'flere personer'. The definite plural is 'personene'.
Pronunciation Practice
Listen to how 'person' is pronounced by a native speaker. The 'o' is often short, similar to the 'o' in 'cot', and the 'e' at the end is a schwa sound, like the 'a' in 'about'.
Contextual Learning
Try to learn 'person' in simple sentences. For example: 'Han er en god person.' (He is a good person.) or 'Jeg så en person der.' (I saw a person there.)
Distinguish from 'folk'
While 'person' refers to an individual, 'folk' usually refers to people in general or a group of people. 'Folk er snille.' (People are kind.) 'En person er snill.' (A person is kind.)
Avoid direct translation pitfalls
Don't confuse 'person' with personal in English, which is usually 'personlig' in Norwegian. 'Person' is strictly a noun.
Use flashcards
Create flashcards with 'person' on one side and 'a human individual' on the other. Include 'en person, personen, personer, personene' to help with articles and plural forms. Add example sentences for better retention.
Compound Nouns
'Person' can be part of compound nouns, like 'personnummer' (identification number) or 'personbil' (passenger car). This shows its versatility.
Polite usage
It's common and polite to refer to someone as 'en person' when you don't know their name or want to be general, similar to 'a person' or 'someone' in English.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenThe Norwegian word for 'person' is person. It's quite similar to the English word.
Person is a masculine noun in Norwegian. So you'd say 'en person' (a person).
The plural form of person is personer. For example, 'to personer' (two persons).
Yes, person is gender-neutral and can refer to a man or a woman, just like in English.
While person is common, you might also hear 'menneske' which means 'human being'. However, person is often more direct for 'person'.
You can use it like this: 'Jeg så en person.' (I saw a person.) Or 'Han er en hyggelig person.' (He is a nice person.)
The pronunciation of person is quite straightforward for English speakers. It's similar to the English 'person', with a slight roll on the 'r'.
In most common contexts, person strictly means 'a human individual'. It doesn't have many other common alternative meanings.
Person is a standard word and can be used in both formal and informal Norwegian conversations and writing.
Person is a CEFR A1 level word, meaning it's one of the first words you'll learn as a beginner in Norwegian.
Teste dich selbst 24 Fragen
Write a short sentence describing a person you know. Use the word 'person'.
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Sample answer
Min mor er en hyggelig person. (My mother is a kind person.)
Translate the following sentence into Norwegian: 'He is a good person.'
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Sample answer
Han er en god person.
Complete the sentence: 'Jeg møtte en ny ____ på jobben.' (I met a new ____ at work.)
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Sample answer
Jeg møtte en ny person på jobben.
Hvem er en smart person ifølge teksten?
Read this passage:
Hei! Jeg heter Anna. Jeg er en student. Jeg liker å lese bøker. Min bror er en veldig smart person.
Hvem er en smart person ifølge teksten?
The text states 'Min bror er en veldig smart person.' (My brother is a very smart person.)
The text states 'Min bror er en veldig smart person.' (My brother is a very smart person.)
Hva slags person er Lars?
Read this passage:
Dette er Lars. Han er en person som jobber i en butikk. Han er ofte glad og hjelpsom. Alle liker ham.
Hva slags person er Lars?
The passage says 'Han er ofte glad og hjelpsom.' (He is often happy and helpful.)
The passage says 'Han er ofte glad og hjelpsom.' (He is often happy and helpful.)
Hva er sant om hver person i Oslo, ifølge teksten?
Read this passage:
Jeg bor i Oslo. Det er mange mennesker her. Hver person er unik. Jeg møter nye folk hver dag.
Hva er sant om hver person i Oslo, ifølge teksten?
The passage states 'Hver person er unik.' (Every person is unique.)
The passage states 'Hver person er unik.' (Every person is unique.)
Hvilket ord betyr 'en mann eller en kvinne'?
Ordet 'person' refererer til et menneske, uavhengig av kjønn.
Fyll inn det riktige ordet: 'Jeg møtte en hyggelig ___ i går.'
Du møter en person, ikke en stol, bok eller bord.
Hvilken setning bruker ordet 'person' korrekt?
En person kan snakke, mens de andre alternativene er grammatisk eller semantisk feil.
Ordet 'person' kan referere til både en mann og en kvinne.
'Person' er et kjønnsnøytralt ord for et menneske.
En 'person' er alltid et dyr.
En 'person' er et menneske, ikke et dyr.
Du kan bruke ordet 'person' om en gjenstand, som en bok.
Ordet 'person' brukes kun om levende mennesker.
This sentence means 'He is a person.' The typical Norwegian sentence structure for a simple statement is Subject-Verb-Object.
This translates to 'There are many people.' 'Det er' is a common construction for 'there is/are' in Norwegian, followed by the quantity and the noun.
This means 'I am a good person.' The adjective 'god' (good) comes before the noun 'person' in Norwegian.
Focus on how 'person' is used in the context of respect and background.
Listen for the characteristics of a 'motivated person' in a professional setting.
Pay attention to the role of each 'person' in contributing to society.
Read this aloud:
Diskuter hvordan teknologisk utvikling påvirker den sosiale interaksjonen mellom personer i dagens samfunn.
Focus: personer, samfunn
Du hast gesagt:
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Read this aloud:
Forklar konsekvensene av manglende personvern i en stadig mer digitalisert verden.
Focus: personvern, digitalisert
Du hast gesagt:
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Read this aloud:
Utdyp viktigheten av personlig ansvar i møte med globale utfordringer som klimaendringer og pandemier.
Focus: personlig, ansvar
Du hast gesagt:
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Start with common usage
When learning 'person', start by thinking about how you use the word person in English. It's often very similar in Norwegian.
Gender and Articles
In Norwegian, 'person' is a masculine noun. This means it takes the indefinite article 'en' (en person) and the definite article '-en' (personen). Memorize this: en person.
Plural Form
The plural of 'person' is 'personer'. So, one person is 'en person', and several people are 'flere personer'. The definite plural is 'personene'.
Pronunciation Practice
Listen to how 'person' is pronounced by a native speaker. The 'o' is often short, similar to the 'o' in 'cot', and the 'e' at the end is a schwa sound, like the 'a' in 'about'.
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