Signification
Composing written correspondence.
Contexte culturel
The 'Julebrev' is a staple of Norwegian Christmas. Families write a one-page summary of their year and send it with a Christmas card. It's often printed in many copies. Formal letters to the King (Brev til Kongen) are a real thing. People write to him for his birthday or to express concerns, and the Royal Court usually sends a formal reply. There is a tradition of 'åpent brev' (open letter) in newspapers, where public figures or citizens address politicians or the public on important issues. The 'Amerikabrev' were letters sent by Norwegian emigrants back to Norway in the 1800s. They are now important historical documents.
Drop the article
When talking about the general activity, just say 'skrive brev'. Adding 'et' makes it about one specific letter.
Gender matters
Always remember 'et brev'. Saying 'en brev' is one of the most common mistakes for beginners.
Signification
Composing written correspondence.
Drop the article
When talking about the general activity, just say 'skrive brev'. Adding 'et' makes it about one specific letter.
Gender matters
Always remember 'et brev'. Saying 'en brev' is one of the most common mistakes for beginners.
Formal endings
In a formal letter, always end with 'Med vennlig hilsen' (With kind regards).
Teste-toi
Fyll inn riktig form av verbet 'å skrive'.
I går ______ jeg et langt brev til min bestevenn.
The sentence refers to 'i går' (yesterday), so we must use the preteritum form 'skrev'.
Hvilken setning er riktig?
Velg den grammatisk korrekte setningen:
When talking about the activity in general, we use the indefinite form without an article. 'Brev' is neuter, so 'en brev' is wrong.
Fullfør dialogen.
A: Hva gjør du? B: Jeg ______ et søknadsbrev til den nye jobben.
The question is in the present tense (Hva gjør du?), so the answer should also be in the present tense (skriver).
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Typer brev (Types of letters)
Personlig
- • Kjærlighetsbrev
- • Julebrev
- • Takkebrev
Formelt
- • Søknadsbrev
- • Klagebrev
- • Offisielt brev
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesI går ______ jeg et langt brev til min bestevenn.
The sentence refers to 'i går' (yesterday), so we must use the preteritum form 'skrev'.
Velg den grammatisk korrekte setningen:
When talking about the activity in general, we use the indefinite form without an article. 'Brev' is neuter, so 'en brev' is wrong.
A: Hva gjør du? B: Jeg ______ et søknadsbrev til den nye jobben.
The question is in the present tense (Hva gjør du?), so the answer should also be in the present tense (skriver).
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsTechnically yes, if it's a very formal email (like a cover letter), but usually you'd say 'skrive en e-post'.
Yes! One letter is 'et brev', two letters are 'to brev'.
It's a cover letter you send when applying for a job.
Mostly for Christmas (julebrev) or very special personal occasions.
Start with 'Kjære...' (Dear...).
Expressions liées
å sende en e-post
similarTo send an email
å skrive under
builds onTo sign
et kjærlighetsbrev
specialized formA love letter
å svare på et brev
builds onTo answer a letter
postgang
similarPostal service/delivery
