When you're just starting out with Norwegian, learning basic vocabulary like the months of the year is super helpful.
Understanding words like august (August) helps you talk about dates and make plans.
It's an A1 level word because it's fundamental for everyday communication.
Being able to name the months is a building block for more complex conversations about time and scheduling.
When discussing months in Norwegian, remember that they are generally not capitalized, unlike in English. So, while you'd write "August" in English, it's "august" in Norwegian.
Also, when you're saying "in August," you'll often use the preposition "i" before the month, like "i august." This is a common pattern for all months when indicating a time period.
You'll also hear it used with dates, for example, "17. august" for "August 17th."
When discussing months in Norwegian, remember that they are generally not capitalized, unlike in English. So, while you'd write "August" in English, it's "august" in Norwegian. This applies to all months of the year.
Also, when you're talking about something happening in August, you typically use the preposition "i" (in). For example, "Jeg reiser i august" means "I am traveling in August." This is a straightforward pattern that you can apply to all months.
There are no articles (like "en," "ei," or "et") used with months in Norwegian, nor do they change their form based on grammatical case. They remain constant, which simplifies their use considerably.
§ The Word 'August' in Norwegian
- Norwegian Word
- august
- Type
- Noun
- CEFR Level
- A1
- Definition
- August (the eighth month of the year)
§ Where You'll Actually Hear 'August'
You're learning Norwegian, so you need to know how words are used in real life. The word august is pretty straightforward; it's the month August. But how does it pop up in daily conversations, especially in work, school, or when you're watching the news?
§ In Work Settings
In a Norwegian workplace, you'll hear august when discussing deadlines, holidays, or when someone is planning their vacation. It's a key word for scheduling.
Vi har frist i slutten av august.
(We have a deadline at the end of August.)
Jeg tar ferie i august.
(I'm taking vacation in August.)
§ At School or University
If you're studying in Norway, august is a very important month. It's typically when the new school year begins. You'll hear it in conversations about starting classes, registration, and new semesters.
Skolen starter i august.
(School starts in August.)
Søknadsfristen er 1. august.
(The application deadline is August 1st.)
§ In the News
News reports, whether on TV, radio, or online, will frequently use month names like august. This is especially true for reporting on events, economic forecasts, or weather patterns.
Været i august var uvanlig varmt.
(The weather in August was unusually warm.)
Nye tall for økonomien kommer i august.
(New economic figures will be released in August.)
As you can see, august is a simple but essential word. Pay attention to how it's used with prepositions like 'i' (in) and when combined with dates. This will help you sound more natural in your Norwegian conversations.
§ What 'august' means
- DEFINITION
- August
'August' in Norwegian is straightforward; it means 'August'. It's one of the twelve months of the year, just like in English. In Norwegian, months are not capitalized unless they start a sentence. So you'll see 'august' written with a lowercase 'a' most of the time.
Vi reiser til Norge i august.
This translates to: "We are traveling to Norway in August." Here, 'i' means 'in'.
August er en varm måned.
This translates to: "August is a warm month." Notice how 'august' is capitalized here because it's the first word of the sentence.
§ How to use 'august' in sentences
Using 'august' is very similar to using 'August' in English. You'll often see it with prepositions like 'i' (in), 'fra' (from), and 'til' (to) when talking about timeframes.
- i august (in August)
- fra august (from August)
- til august (until August / to August)
Skolen starter i august.
This means: "School starts in August."
Ferien varer fra juli til august.
This translates to: "The holiday lasts from July to August."
§ Similar words and when to use 'august'
When talking about months, there aren't really 'similar words' in the sense of synonyms. Each month has its own name. However, you'll encounter 'måned' (month) and 'år' (year) frequently when discussing time.
- januar (January)
- februar (February)
- mars (March)
- april (April)
- mai (May)
- juni (June)
- juli (July)
- august (August)
- september (September)
- oktober (October)
- november (November)
- desember (December)
You use 'august' specifically when you mean the eighth month of the year. You wouldn't use it to refer to any other month. It's direct.
Hvilken måned er det nå? Det er august.
This means: "Which month is it now? It is August."
If you want to talk about a specific date within August, you would combine the day number with 'august'.
- den første august (the first of August)
- 17. august (August 17th)
Jeg har bursdag den tjuende august.
This translates to: "My birthday is on the twentieth of August."
§ Common phrases with 'august'
You'll often hear 'august' in common phrases related to seasons, holidays, and events.
- i begynnelsen av august (at the beginning of August)
- i slutten av august (at the end of August)
- midten av august (mid-August)
Det er ofte fint vær i midten av august.
This means: "The weather is often nice in mid-August."
In summary, 'august' is a simple but essential word for discussing dates and plans in Norwegian. Just remember the lowercase rule and you'll be fine.
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In Norwegian, months are not capitalized unless they begin a sentence. However, proper nouns (like names of people, places, or specific events) are always capitalized.
Vi reiser til Norge i august. (We are traveling to Norway in August.)
When referring to a specific month, the preposition 'i' (in) is commonly used before the month's name.
Bursdagen min er i august. (My birthday is in August.)
The definite form of a month is not typically used when referring to the month itself. You would just use the month's name.
August er en fin måned. (August is a nice month.)
When expressing dates, the order is usually day, then month, then year. For example, 'den 15. august'.
Den 17. mai er Norges nasjonaldag. (May 17th is Norway's National Day.)
To talk about something happening *during* August, you can use 'i august' or 'i løpet av august' (during August).
Jeg skal jobbe mye i august. (I will work a lot in August.)
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
Jeg liker august.
I like August.
August er varm.
August is warm.
Ferien er i august.
The holiday is in August.
Vi reiser i august.
We travel in August.
Det regner i august.
It rains in August.
Jeg har bursdag i august.
I have birthday in August.
August er den åttende måneden.
August is the eighth month.
Skolen starter i august.
School starts in August.
Jeg reiser til Norge i august.
I am traveling to Norway in August.
August er en fin måned for ferie.
August is a nice month for vacation.
Skolen starter i midten av august.
School starts in the middle of August.
Været er ofte varmt i august.
The weather is often warm in August.
Vi feirer bursdagen hennes i august.
We celebrate her birthday in August.
Det regnet mye i august i fjor.
It rained a lot in August last year.
Jeg liker å bade i sjøen i august.
I like to swim in the sea in August.
August er den åttende måneden i året.
August is the eighth month of the year.
Jeg reiser til Norge i august.
I am traveling to Norway in August.
Preposition 'i' (in) used with months.
Skolen starter i midten av august.
School starts in the middle of August.
'i midten av' means 'in the middle of'.
Været i august er ofte fint.
The weather in August is often nice.
Possessive 'i august' (in August).
Hun ble født i august.
She was born in August.
Past tense verb 'ble født' (was born).
Vi har ferie fram til august.
We have vacation until August.
Preposition 'fram til' (until).
August er den åttende måneden i året.
August is the eighth month of the year.
Ordinal number 'åttende' (eighth).
Konserten er planlagt til august.
The concert is planned for August.
Preposition 'til' (for) used for a planned event.
Mange nordmenn tar ferie i juli og august.
Many Norwegians take vacation in July and August.
Plural noun 'nordmenn' (Norwegians).
Sommerferien kulminerer ofte i august, med solfylte dager og varme kvelder som innbyr til utendørsaktiviteter.
The summer holiday often culminates in August, with sunny days and warm evenings inviting outdoor activities.
Det årlige fjordcruise-arrangementet, en folkekjær tradisjon, finner alltid sted den tredje helgen i august.
The annual fjord cruise event, a beloved tradition, always takes place on the third weekend in August.
Til tross for at august markerer slutten på sommeren for mange, er det fortsatt rikelig med muligheter for å nyte det norske landskapet.
Despite August marking the end of summer for many, there are still ample opportunities to enjoy the Norwegian landscape.
Statistikken viser en betydelig økning i turisme til regionen i august sammenlignet med tidligere måneder.
Statistics show a significant increase in tourism to the region in August compared to previous months.
Avgjørelsen om å flytte hovedkontoret ble formelt godkjent av styret i begynnelsen av august, etter en grundig vurderingsprosess.
The decision to relocate the head office was formally approved by the board in early August, after a thorough evaluation process.
Mange studenter returnerer til universitetene i slutten av august, ivrige etter å starte et nytt akademisk år.
Many students return to universities at the end of August, eager to start a new academic year.
På grunn av uforutsigbart vær i fjorårets august, ble flere planlagte utendørskonserter avlyst eller flyttet innendørs.
Due to unpredictable weather in last year's August, several planned outdoor concerts were canceled or moved indoors.
August er kjent for å være en overgangsmåned, der man gradvis går fra sommerens letthet til høstens mer melankolske stemning.
August is known for being a transitional month, where one gradually moves from summer's lightness to autumn's more melancholic mood.
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Jeg reiser til Norge i august.
I am traveling to Norway in August.
Skolen starter i august.
School starts in August.
Det var varmt i august.
It was warm in August.
Min bursdag er i august.
My birthday is in August.
Vi skal feriere i august.
We are going on holiday in August.
August er en fin måned.
August is a nice month.
Har du planer for august?
Do you have plans for August?
Jeg jobber i august.
I am working in August.
Hva skjer i august?
What's happening in August?
Vi ses i august!
See you in August!
इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
august is always spelled with a lowercase 'a' in Norwegian, unlike in English. It's used just like 'August' in English. For example, 'Jeg drar på ferie i august' means 'I'm going on holiday in August'.
A common mistake is to capitalize the 'a' in august, but it should always be lowercase in Norwegian. Another mistake is forgetting the preposition 'i' (in) when talking about doing something in August, for example, 'Jeg begynner på skolen august' is incorrect; it should be 'Jeg begynner på skolen i august'.
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Which month comes after juli (July)?
In Norwegian, 'august' is the month that follows 'juli'.
In which season is 'august'?
August is a summer month in Norway.
Which of these is a summer month?
August is considered a summer month.
August is the first month of the year.
January (januar) is the first month of the year.
August is a month in the summer.
Yes, August is a summer month.
The word for 'August' in Norwegian is 'august'.
The spelling is the same as in English, but the pronunciation is different.
Listen for the name August.
Listen for the month August.
Listen for the word 'August'.
Read this aloud:
August er den åttende måneden.
Focus: Au-gust, må-ne-den
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Min bursdag er i august.
Focus: Min burs-dag er i au-gust.
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Read this aloud:
Det er varmt i august.
Focus: Det er varmt i au-gust.
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'August' is the subject, 'er' is the verb, 'en måned' is the object.
'Min fødselsdag' is the subject, 'er' is the verb, 'i August' indicates when.
'Jeg' is the subject, 'liker' is the verb, 'August' is the object, 'mye' is an adverb.
Min bursdag er i ___.
The sentence means 'My birthday is in August.'
Skolen starter alltid i ___.
In Norway, the school year typically starts in August. The sentence means 'School always starts in August.'
Været i ___ kan være veldig varmt.
August is a summer month, so it can be very warm. The sentence means 'The weather in August can be very warm.'
Vi reiser til Spania i ___ hvert år.
Many people go on holiday in August. The sentence means 'We travel to Spain in August every year.'
Konserten er planlagt til slutten av ___.
The sentence means 'The concert is planned for the end of August.'
I ___ er dagene fortsatt lange.
August is a summer month, so the days are still long. The sentence means 'In August, the days are still long.'
Which month comes after juli (July) and before september (September)?
August comes between July and September.
If someone says 'Min bursdag er i august', what month is their birthday in?
'Min bursdag er i august' means 'My birthday is in August'.
Which Norwegian word means 'August'?
The Norwegian word for 'August' is 'august'.
It is common for Norwegians to go on holiday in august.
Yes, many Norwegians take their summer holiday in July and August.
The Norwegian school year typically ends in august.
No, the Norwegian school year typically starts in August, and ends in June.
August is the first month of the year.
No, January (januar) is the first month of the year. August is the eighth month.
The speaker is saying when they travel to Norway.
The speaker is talking about when school starts.
The speaker is asking about a birth month.
Read this aloud:
August er en fin måned.
Focus: au-gust
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Jeg har ferie i august.
Focus: fe-ri-e
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Read this aloud:
Mange nordmenn tar ferie i august.
Focus: nord-menn
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Hva er favorittmåneden din? Min er ___, fordi da har jeg ferie.
The speaker mentions having a holiday, and 'august' (August) is a common month for holidays in Norway.
Skolen starter alltid i ___, etter en lang sommerferie.
In Norway, the school year typically begins in August after the summer break.
Jeg husker den sommeren vi dro til fjells i ___, været var perfekt.
August is a good month for mountain trips in Norway due to generally good weather.
Mange norske festivaler holdes i ___, før høsten virkelig setter inn.
August is a popular month for festivals in Norway as it's still summer-like before autumn.
Planlegger du å reise til utlandet i ___, eller vil du være hjemme?
August is a common month for international travel due to summer holidays.
Det er vanlig å plukke bær og sopp i skogen i slutten av ___, når naturen er full av godsaker.
Late August is a prime time for berry and mushroom picking in Norwegian forests.
Write a short paragraph about what you typically do in August, including at least three activities. Use Norwegian.
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Sample answer
I august pleier jeg å dra på hytta ved sjøen. Vi bader mye og spiser god mat ute. Noen ganger fisker vi også.
Imagine you are making plans for next August. Write two sentences describing what you hope to do. Use Norwegian.
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Neste august håper jeg å reise til et nytt land. Kanskje jeg skal besøke en storby i Europa.
Describe a memory you have from a past August. Write two to three sentences in Norwegian.
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Jeg husker en veldig varm august for noen år siden. Vi var på stranden nesten hver dag og solte oss. Det var en fantastisk sommer.
Hva er en typisk ting som skjer i Norge i august ifølge teksten?
Read this passage:
August er ofte den siste sommermåneden i Norge. Mange tar ferie i august, og været kan fortsatt være fint med sol og varme. Skolen begynner gjerne igjen mot slutten av måneden.
Hva er en typisk ting som skjer i Norge i august ifølge teksten?
Teksten sier at 'Mange tar ferie i august'.
Teksten sier at 'Mange tar ferie i august'.
Hvilken gruppe mennesker er spesielt berørt av august ifølge denne teksten?
Read this passage:
For mange studenter markerer august slutten på sommerferien og starten på et nytt semester. Det er en tid for å kjøpe nye bøker, møte nye medstudenter og forberede seg på studier. Campusene fylles med liv igjen.
Hvilken gruppe mennesker er spesielt berørt av august ifølge denne teksten?
Teksten handler om studenter og starten på et nytt semester.
Teksten handler om studenter og starten på et nytt semester.
Hva kan man ofte gjøre i skogen i august ifølge teksten?
Read this passage:
Selv om august er en sommermåned, kan kveldene begynne å bli kjøligere, spesielt i Nord-Norge. Det er et tegn på at høsten nærmer seg, men dagene er fremdeles lange og lyse. Man kan ofte plukke bær i skogen i august.
Hva kan man ofte gjøre i skogen i august ifølge teksten?
Teksten nevner at 'Man kan ofte plukke bær i skogen i august'.
Teksten nevner at 'Man kan ofte plukke bær i skogen i august'.
This sentence describes a feeling in August. 'Jeg føler meg bra' means 'I feel good'. The preposition 'i' is used for months.
This sentence talks about when school starts. 'Skolen starter' means 'The school starts'. 'alltid' means 'always' and 'her' means 'here'.
This sentence explains a recurring trip in August. 'Vi reiser' means 'We travel', 'hvert år' means 'every year'.
På grunn av det uventede regnværet, ble alle utendørsaktiviteter i ___ avlyst, noe som førte til stor skuffelse blant deltakerne.
Konteksten med 'regnvær' og 'utendørsaktiviteter' i Norge antyder en sommermåned. 'August' passer best for en måned med utendørsarrangementer som kan bli avlyst på grunn av dårlig vær.
Innføringen av de nye universitetsstudiene, som krever høyere opptakskrav, vil finne sted i ___ neste år.
Universitetsstudier i Norge starter tradisjonelt i 'august' eller tidlig 'september'. Gitt valgmulighetene, er 'august' det mest sannsynlige svaret.
Etter en travel sommer med mange turister, ser hotelleiere frem til en roligere periode fra og med ___.
Sommeren i Norge er typisk travel frem til slutten av 'august'. En roligere periode ville starte i 'september', etter at turistsesongen har avtatt.
Festivalen, kjent for sin unike blanding av musikk og mat, arrangeres hvert år den tredje uken i ___.
Mange festivaler i Norge finner sted i sommermånedene for å utnytte det gode været. 'August' er en populær måned for slike arrangementer.
Skolestart i Norge er tradisjonelt i midten av ___.
Dette er et faktaspørsmål om norsk kultur. Skolene starter normalt sett i midten av 'august' etter sommerferien.
På grunn av den intense hetebølgen i hele Europa, ble strømforbruket i ___ rekordhøyt da mange brukte aircondition.
En hetebølge i Europa med høyt strømforbruk grunnet aircondition er mest sannsynlig i de varmeste sommermånedene. 'August' er en av de varmeste månedene og passer godt her.
Hvilken hendelse forbinder man ofte med august i Norge?
I Norge starter skolen tradisjonelt i august.
Hvilken setning bruker 'august' korrekt i en norsk kontekst?
'august' er navnet på en måned, og brukes ofte i forbindelse med datoer eller hendelser som skjer i den måneden.
Hvis noen sier 'Det blir varmt i august', hva betyr det sannsynligvis?
'Varmt' refererer til høy temperatur, og 'i august' indikerer når dette skjer.
August er den ellevte måneden i året.
August er den åttende måneden i året.
I Norge kan man oppleve varme sommerdager i august.
August regnes fortsatt som en sommermåned i Norge, og det kan være varme dager.
Ordet 'august' er et verb på norsk.
Ordet 'august' er et substantiv, og refererer til en måned.
Focus on the overall feeling of August in Norway.
Listen for information about the weather in Bergen during August.
Identify typical family activities in Norway during August.
Read this aloud:
Kan du beskrive hva du ser for deg når jeg nevner "norsk august"?
Focus: norsk, august, beskrive
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Hvilke tradisjoner eller arrangementer er typiske for august i din egen kultur, sammenlignet med det du har lært om Norge?
Focus: tradisjoner, arrangementer, sammenlignet
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Diskuter hvorfor august kan være en attraktiv måned for turister å besøke Norge, med tanke på både vær og aktiviteter.
Focus: attraktiv, turister, vær, aktiviteter
तुमने कहा:
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Focus on understanding the main topic and specific details about the weather in Norway in the autumn of 2023.
Listen for key initiatives and targets related to Norway's green industrial transition.
Identify the main challenges and proposed solutions in the discussion about the future of healthcare in Norway.
Read this aloud:
Diskuter de etiske dilemmaene knyttet til bruk av kunstig intelligens i rettsvesenet, spesielt med tanke på spørsmål om rettferdighet og upartiskhet.
Focus: rettsvesenet, upartiskhet
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Forklar hvordan Norges rolle i internasjonale klimaforhandlinger har utviklet seg de siste tiårene, og hvilke hovedutfordringer landet står overfor i kampen mot global oppvarming.
Focus: internasjonale, klimaforhandlinger, hovedutfordringer
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Analyser virkningene av den økende urbaniseringen på det norske samfunnet, med fokus på sosiale, økonomiske og miljømessige konsekvenser.
Focus: urbaniseringen, samfunnet, konsekvenser
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This sentence describes celebrating a wedding in August ten years ago. 'Vi' (We) is the subject, 'feiret' (celebrated) is the verb, and 'bryllupet vårt' (our wedding) is the object. 'i august' (in August) specifies the time, and 'for ti år siden' (ten years ago) provides further temporal context.
This sentence explains when an annual music festival takes place. 'Den årlige musikkfestivalen' (The annual music festival) is the subject, 'holdes' (is held) is the verb, and 'alltid' (always) is an adverb of frequency. 'siste helgen i august' (the last weekend in August) specifies the exact timing.
This sentence discusses the unpredictable weather in Norway, even in August, and advises on what to pack. 'Været i Norge' (The weather in Norway) is the subject, 'kan være' (can be) is the verb phrase, and 'uforutsigbart' (unpredictable) is the adjective. 'selv i august' (even in August) adds a concession, and 'så pakk både regntøy og solkrem' (so pack both rain gear and sunscreen) is the concluding advice.
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