When you are talking about dates and months in Norwegian, you will often use prepositions. For example, to say 'in April', you will use the preposition 'i' which means 'in'. So you would say 'i april'.
You can also combine months with days of the week or specific dates. For instance, 'første april' means 'first of April'.
If you're talking about something happening during the month of April, you might use phrases like 'i løpet av april' meaning 'during April' or 'hele april' meaning 'all of April'.
Understanding these simple prepositional phrases and combinations will greatly help you when discussing events and timelines in Norwegian.
When discussing months in Norwegian, remember that they are generally not capitalized, unlike in English. So, it's 'april', not 'April'. This is a common point of confusion for English speakers learning Norwegian.
Also, when you're talking about something happening *in* April, you'll typically use the preposition 'i' (meaning 'in'). For example, 'i april' translates to 'in April'.
Norwegian pronunciation can be tricky with months. The 'i' in 'april' is pronounced like the 'ee' in 'see', and the 'l' is a clear 'l' sound. Practicing these sounds will help you sound more natural.
Finally, while 'april' is straightforward, remember that the grammatical gender of months isn't a concern in Norwegian; they don't have one, which simplifies things compared to many other nouns.
april en 30 secondes
- Fourth month
- Spring month
- 30 days
- Norwegian Word
- april
- Definition
- April
§ Basic use of 'april'
'April' is a month, and in Norwegian, it behaves much like it does in English. It's a masculine noun, but you won't often see its gender used explicitly in common phrases. The most important thing is how to say "in April" or "until April."
§ Prepositions with 'april'
When talking about something happening in April, you use the preposition i.
Vi reiser til Norge i april.
This means: We travel to Norway in April.
If you want to say something is happening from April, you use fra.
Butikken er åpen fra april.
This means: The shop is open from April.
To say something is happening until April, you use til or frem til.
Vi venter til april.
This means: We wait until April.
De blir her frem til april.
This means: They stay here until April.
§ Talking about specific dates in April
If you want to mention a specific date in April, you still use i, but then you add the date:
Møtet er i april, den tiende.
This means: The meeting is in April, on the tenth.
Or, more commonly, you would say:
Møtet er den tiende i april.
This means: The meeting is on the tenth of April.
§ Talking about "early April," "mid-April," "late April"
You can also be more general about when something happens within April. Here's how:
- tidlig i april (early in April)
- midten av april (mid-April)
- sent i april (late in April)
Jeg kommer tidlig i april.
This means: I'm coming early in April.
Festivalen er midten av april.
This means: The festival is mid-April.
§ Common phrases with 'april'
Here are a couple of useful phrases:
- aprilsnar (April Fool's Day/April Fool) - This is a compound word.
Det var en aprilsnar!
This means: It was an April Fool's joke!
Keep practicing these phrases, and you'll be using 'april' naturally in no time!
§ Where you actually hear 'april' — work, school, news
Alright, let's talk about 'april'. This isn't a tricky word, but knowing how and where it pops up in everyday Norwegian will make you sound more natural. You'll hear 'april' in all sorts of places, just like you hear 'April' in English. It's a common word, so pay attention to these situations.
- DEFINITION
- April
§ In Daily Conversations and Planning
People talk about dates and months constantly. When you're making plans, talking about past events, or discussing future appointments, 'april' will come up. It's a fundamental part of scheduling and everyday chat. For example, if someone asks when a specific event is, or when you're available, you might hear or use 'april'.
Vi reiser til Bergen i april.
(We are traveling to Bergen in April.)
Har du tid i april?
(Do you have time in April?)
§ At Work
In a work setting, 'april' is useful for project timelines, deadlines, and financial reporting. Many businesses have fiscal years or reporting periods that align with calendar months. If you're working in Norway, you'll definitely encounter 'april' in emails, meetings, and project discussions. Keep an ear out for phrases like:
- "Fristen er i april." (The deadline is in April.)
- "Vi starter prosjektet i april." (We start the project in April.)
- "Møtet er 10. april." (The meeting is on April 10th.)
Regnskapet for april er klart.
(The accounts for April are ready.)
§ In School
For students, 'april' is a key month for exams, assignments, and holiday planning. Norwegian schools, colleges, and universities follow similar academic calendars. You'll hear it in announcements about exam schedules, submission dates, or upcoming breaks.
Eksamen er i slutten av april.
(The exam is at the end of April.)
Skoleferien starter i midten av april.
(The school holiday starts in mid-April.)
§ In the News and Media
News reports, weather forecasts, and historical articles frequently mention months. You'll see 'april' when reading about current events, economic updates, or seasonal changes. It's often used to provide context for an event or trend.
Været i april var uvanlig kaldt.
(The weather in April was unusually cold.)
Nye tall for arbeidsledighet ble publisert i april.
(New unemployment figures were published in April.)
§ Important Cultural Dates in April
Remember, April also includes a very important holiday in Norway: påske (Easter). While Easter isn't always in April, it often falls then. Knowing 'april' helps you understand when these cultural events are happening.
- "God påske!" (Happy Easter!) – you might hear this often in April.
- "Når er påske i år? Er det i april?" (When is Easter this year? Is it in April?)
So, 'april' is a straightforward word, but its frequent appearance in daily life, work, school, and news makes it essential for anyone learning Norwegian. Listen for it, and don't hesitate to use it yourself when talking about dates and plans.
Grammaire à connaître
Months of the year in Norwegian are not capitalized unless they start a sentence.
jeg liker april. (I like April.) / April er en fin måned. (April is a nice month.)
When referring to a month in general, you often use the preposition 'i' (in).
Han reiser i april. (He travels in April.)
To express 'in April' (meaning within the month of April), use 'i april'.
I april skal vi besøke Oslo. (In April we will visit Oslo.)
When stating a specific date within April, you use 'den' + number + 'april'.
Bursdagen min er den 10. april. (My birthday is on April 10th.)
Months are masculine nouns in Norwegian, but typically do not take definite articles (like 'en' or 'et') when used to denote the month itself.
April er en vårsmåned. (April is a spring month.)
Exemples par niveau
April er en måned.
April is a month.
Jeg liker april.
I like April.
I april er det vår.
In April, it is spring.
April har 30 dager.
April has 30 days.
Min bursdag er i april.
My birthday is in April.
Det regner ofte i april.
It often rains in April.
Vi reiser i april.
We travel in April.
April er før mai.
April is before May.
I april ble et uvanlig værfenomen observert, noe som forvirret meteorologene og førte til spekulasjoner om klimaendringer.
In April, an unusual weather phenomenon was observed, which confused meteorologists and led to speculation about climate change.
Til tross for den generelle økonomiske nedgangen, viste selskapet uventet sterk vekst i april, en prestasjon som overgikk analytikernes forventninger.
Despite the general economic downturn, the company showed unexpectedly strong growth in April, an achievement that exceeded analysts' expectations.
Debatten om den nye loven nådde sitt klimaks i april, med heftige diskusjoner i parlamentet og store demonstrasjoner utenfor.
The debate about the new law reached its climax in April, with fierce discussions in parliament and large demonstrations outside.
Forskere publiserte en banebrytende studie i april som endret vår forståelse av universets tidlige dager, og åpnet nye veier for kosmologisk forskning.
Scientists published a groundbreaking study in April that altered our understanding of the universe's early days, opening new avenues for cosmological research.
Den historiske avtalen ble undertegnet i april etter måneder med intense forhandlinger, og markerte et vendepunkt i regionens geopolitiske landskap.
The historic agreement was signed in April after months of intense negotiations, marking a turning point in the region's geopolitical landscape.
I april ble en rekke kulturelle arrangementer avlyst på grunn av en uforutsett krise, noe som førte til dyp skuffelse blant kunstnere og publikum.
In April, a series of cultural events were canceled due to an unforeseen crisis, leading to deep disappointment among artists and the public.
Regjeringen annonserte en ambisiøs reformpakke i april, med sikte på å modernisere landets infrastruktur og stimulere til økonomisk vekst.
The government announced an ambitious reform package in April, aiming to modernize the country's infrastructure and stimulate economic growth.
Etter en lang periode med spekulasjoner, ble det endelig bekreftet i april at den berømte kunstneren ville holde sin første soloutstilling i landet.
After a long period of speculation, it was finally confirmed in April that the famous artist would hold their first solo exhibition in the country.
Teste-toi 42 questions
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Listen for the weather.
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April er min favorittmåned.
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Hva gjør du i april?
Focus: HVA
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Våren kommer i april.
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This sentence means 'I have a birthday in April.' The typical Norwegian sentence structure is Subject-Verb-Object-Adverbial. 'Jeg' (I) is the subject, 'har' (have) is the verb, 'fødselsdag' (birthday) is the object, and 'i april' (in April) is the adverbial.
This sentence means 'Is it April now?' For questions, the verb often comes first. 'Er' (is) is the verb, 'det' (it) is the subject, 'april' (April) is the predicate noun, and 'nå' (now) is an adverb.
This sentence means 'The weather in April can be cold.' 'Været' (the weather) is the subject, 'i april' (in April) is an adverbial phrase, 'kan være' (can be) is the verb phrase, and 'kaldt' (cold) is the adjective describing the weather.
This sentence means 'April is my favorite month.' In Norwegian, the verb ('er') typically comes after the subject ('April'), and possessive pronouns like 'min' (my) come before the noun they modify ('favorittmåneden').
This sentence means 'Often spring begins in April.' The adverb 'Ofte' (often) can start the sentence, followed by the verb 'begynner' (begins) and the subject 'våren' (spring). 'på' is used for 'in' when referring to months.
This sentence means 'Every year my family travels in April.' 'Hvert år' (Every year) sets the time. The verb 'reiser' (travels) comes next, followed by the subject 'min familie' (my family). 'i april' means 'in April'.
Våren begynner vanligvis i ___ her i Norge.
April er den andre vårmåneden og ofte når våren virkelig starter i Norge. (April is the second spring month and often when spring truly starts in Norway.)
Vi planlegger en tur til hytta i slutten av ___.
Slutten av april er et fint tidspunkt for en hyttetur når snøen begynner å smelte. (The end of April is a nice time for a cabin trip when the snow starts to melt.)
___ er kjent for sine vekslende værforhold – sol, regn og til og med snø kan forekomme på samme dag.
Aprilværet i Norge er ofte uforutsigbart. (April weather in Norway is often unpredictable.)
Mange nordmenn ser frem til at bjørka spretter i ___.
Bjørka spretter vanligvis i april eller tidlig mai, avhengig av hvor du er i landet. (The birch tree usually buds in April or early May, depending on where you are in the country.)
Barn elsker å lure hverandre på første ___.
Første april er kjent som aprilsnarr, hvor folk tuller med hverandre. (April 1st is known as April Fool's Day, where people joke with each other.)
Fuglene returnerer ofte til Norge i løpet av ___ måned.
Mange trekkfugler kommer tilbake til Norge i april når været blir mildere. (Many migratory birds return to Norway in April as the weather becomes milder.)
Write a short paragraph about what you usually do in April in your home country. Include at least three activities.
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Sample answer
I april, i mitt hjemland, pleier jeg å plante blomster i hagen. Været blir varmere, så jeg liker også å ta lange turer i naturen. Noen ganger feirer vi en liten høytid med familien i april.
Imagine you are making plans with a friend for an activity in April. Write a short message suggesting two different activities you could do together.
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Sample answer
Hei! Har du planer for april? Jeg tenkte kanskje vi kunne dra på en konsert eller en tur til fjellet. Hva synes du?
Describe the weather in April where you live. What are the typical temperatures and precipitation?
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Sample answer
I april er været her ofte veldig varierende. Det kan være sol og mildt, men også kaldt med regn eller til og med snø. Gjennomsnittstemperaturen er vanligvis rundt 5-10 grader Celsius.
Hva skjer med snøen i lavlandet i april i Norge?
Read this passage:
I Norge er april en overgangsmåned. Vinteren slipper taket, og våren kommer forsiktig. Man ser ofte at trærne begynner å få grønne knopper, og snøen smelter i lavlandet. Mange nordmenn benytter anledningen til å starte med hagearbeid eller forberede seg på lengre dager med utendørsaktiviteter.
Hva skjer med snøen i lavlandet i april i Norge?
Passasjen sier at 'snøen smelter i lavlandet'.
Passasjen sier at 'snøen smelter i lavlandet'.
Hvilken høytid faller ofte i april ifølge teksten?
Read this passage:
Påsken faller ofte i april. For mange familier i Norge betyr dette fridager og mulighet til å reise til hytta på fjellet for å stå på ski, eller å tilbringe tid hjemme med familie og venner. Det er en tid for tradisjoner, god mat, og kanskje litt gult pynt.
Hvilken høytid faller ofte i april ifølge teksten?
Teksten begynner med 'Påsken faller ofte i april'.
Teksten begynner med 'Påsken faller ofte i april'.
Hva ser folk frem til i april etter en lang vinter?
Read this passage:
April er en måned med mye forventning. Etter en lang vinter ser folk frem til lysere kvelder og varmere dager. Det er også en tid da mange planlegger sommerferien sin, og begynner å drømme om varmere strøk eller spennende opplevelser i hjemlandet. Fuglekvitter blir mer fremtredende, og naturen våkner til liv.
Hva ser folk frem til i april etter en lang vinter?
Passasjen sier 'Etter en lang vinter ser folk frem til lysere kvelder og varmere dager.'
Passasjen sier 'Etter en lang vinter ser folk frem til lysere kvelder og varmere dager.'
Været i ___ er ofte uforutsigbart, med både sol og snø.
The sentence talks about unpredictable weather with both sun and snow, which is characteristic of April in many places. 'Januar' (January) and 'desember' (December) are typically cold and snowy, while 'juli' (July) is generally warm and sunny.
Har du tenkt å reise i ___? Da må du huske å pakke for alle årstider.
The suggestion to pack for all seasons points to April, which is known for its variable weather. The other months are more consistent in their seasonal characteristics.
Påsken faller ofte i ___ i Norge, noe som betyr at mange har fri.
Easter, Påsken, commonly occurs in April in Norway, making it a common period for holidays.
Hvert år i ___ feirer vi bursdagen til min bestemor, som er født den tjueførste.
The sentence states 'Hvert år i ___ feirer vi bursdagen til min bestemor, som er født den tjueførste', indicating a specific month for a birthday celebration. April is a valid month for a birthday.
Mange planter begynner å spire og blomstre i ___ etter den kalde vinteren.
April is typically the month when many plants start to sprout and bloom after winter, making it the most suitable choice.
Vi planlegger en tur til fjells i slutten av ___, for å få med oss vårsnøen.
Going to the mountains to catch the spring snow (vårsnøen) is characteristic of late April, as snow starts to melt but can still be present in higher elevations.
The sentence describes the expectation of spring arriving in full bloom in April. The word order 'Vi forventer at våren vil komme i full blomst i april' is the most natural and grammatically correct in Norwegian.
This sentence structure places the time phrase 'I april' first, followed by the subject 'temperaturene', verb 'har vært', and then the adjective 'uvanlig milde', concluding with the time reference 'dette året'. This is a common and grammatically correct order for emphasizing the time period at the beginning of the sentence.
The sentence indicates an upcoming event. The most natural and grammatically correct structure is 'Vi planlegger å holde en stor konferanse i slutten av april', where 'vi planlegger' is followed by the infinitive clause 'å holde en stor konferanse', and then the time phrase 'i slutten av april'.
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Summary
April is 'april' in Norwegian, pronounced similarly, and is the fourth month of the year.
- Fourth month
- Spring month
- 30 days
