Signification
Asking about someone's current activity.
Contexte culturel
Norwegians are direct. This question is not seen as prying, but as friendly interest. Similar to 'What are you up to?', it is a standard way to start a conversation. Very similar cultural approach to directness and activity-based questions. Asking 'What are you doing?' can be seen as intrusive if not close to the person.
Silent H
Remember that the 'h' in 'hva' is always silent. Don't pronounce it!
V2 Rule
Always keep the verb in the second position. It's the golden rule of Norwegian questions.
Signification
Asking about someone's current activity.
Silent H
Remember that the 'h' in 'hva' is always silent. Don't pronounce it!
V2 Rule
Always keep the verb in the second position. It's the golden rule of Norwegian questions.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word.
Hva ____ du?
The present tense of 'å gjøre' for 'du' is 'gjør'.
Which is the correct way to ask 'What are you doing?'
Choose the correct sentence.
Norwegian follows the V2 rule for questions.
Match the Norwegian phrase to its English meaning.
Match: Hva gjør du? / Hva skjer?
Hva gjør du is specific; Hva skjer is general.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesHva ____ du?
The present tense of 'å gjøre' for 'du' is 'gjør'.
Choose the correct sentence.
Norwegian follows the V2 rule for questions.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Hva gjør du is specific; Hva skjer is general.
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Questions fréquentes
3 questionsNo, it is very common and polite in Norway.
Yes, but be specific: 'Hva gjør du med prosjektet?'
'Hva' is 'what', 'hvordan' is 'how'.
Expressions liées
Hva skjer?
similarWhat's up?
Hva driver du med?
similarWhat are you up to?
Hvordan går det?
contrastHow are you?
Hva gjør du på?
builds onWhat are you doing (at/on)?
