Signification
Stating city of residence.
Contexte culturel
Norwegians are very proud of their local cities. Mentioning your city is a key part of identity. Similar to Sweden and Denmark, the verb 'bo' is used across the region. Many students in Oslo use this phrase to find roommates. People in rural areas might say 'Jeg bor på landet' (I live in the countryside).
Preposition check
Always use 'i' for cities. It's the most common mistake.
Add context
Add 'nå' (now) if you want to emphasize your current situation.
Signification
Stating city of residence.
Preposition check
Always use 'i' for cities. It's the most common mistake.
Add context
Add 'nå' (now) if you want to emphasize your current situation.
Be direct
Norwegians appreciate simple, direct answers.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct preposition.
Jeg bor ___ Oslo.
Cities use the preposition 'i'.
Choose the correct verb form.
Jeg ___ i Oslo.
The present tense of 'å bo' is 'bor'.
Match the city to the sentence.
Jeg bor i...
Oslo is a city.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesJeg bor ___ Oslo.
Cities use the preposition 'i'.
Jeg ___ i Oslo.
The present tense of 'å bo' is 'bor'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Oslo is a city.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, always use 'i' for cities.
Yes, for residence. 'Leve' is for being alive.
Ask 'Hvor bor du?'.
No, 'Jeg bor i Oslo' works regardless of the building type.
Expressions liées
Hvor bor du?
builds onWhere do you live?
Jeg er fra...
contrastI am from...
Jeg flytter til...
builds onI am moving to...
Jeg trives her.
similarI thrive here.
