When using the word "deg," you're addressing a single person directly. It's the object form of "du" (you), so you'll see it after verbs or prepositions. For example, you would say "Jeg ser deg" (I see you) or "Til deg" (To you).
It's important to remember that "deg" is informal. If you're speaking to someone you don't know well, someone older, or someone in a position of authority, you might consider if a more formal address is appropriate, though formal address is less common in modern Norwegian than in some other languages. However, in most everyday situations with friends, family, or colleagues, "deg" is perfectly acceptable.
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- Pronouncing the 'g' at the end; it's silent.
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Jeg kan hente deg etter jobb hvis du vil.
I can pick you up after work if you want.
Jeg har savnet deg veldig mye mens du var borte.
I have missed you very much while you were away.
Det er viktig at du tar vare på deg selv.
It is important that you take care of yourself.
Kan jeg hjelpe deg med noe?
Can I help you with something?
Jeg forstår ikke hvorfor du alltid er så sint på meg.
I don't understand why you are always so angry at me.
Hvis du har spørsmål, kan du bare spørre meg.
If you have questions, you can just ask me.
Jeg håper du får en fin dag.
I hope you have a nice day.
Det er hyggelig å se deg igjen etter så lang tid.
It's nice to see you again after such a long time.
Hvorfor i all verden ville han lyve til deg om noe sånt?
Why on earth would he lie to you about something like that?
Det er viktig at du forstår konsekvensene av valgene dine, ikke sant?
It's important that you understand the consequences of your choices, isn't it?
Jeg har alltid beundret deg for din urokkelige optimisme, selv i møte med motgang.
I have always admired you for your unwavering optimism, even in the face of adversity.
Dersom du skulle ombestemme deg angående forslaget, er jeg her for å lytte.
Should you change your mind regarding the proposal, I am here to listen.
Det kan være vanskelig å akseptere kritikk, men det er ofte for ditt eget beste.
It can be difficult to accept criticism, but it is often for your own good.
Jeg vil gjerne understreke at denne avgjørelsen ikke er rettet personlig mot deg.
I would like to emphasize that this decision is not personally directed at you.
Har du noen gang reflektert over hvordan dine handlinger påvirker menneskene rundt deg?
Have you ever reflected on how your actions affect the people around you?
Selv om det er en utfordrende oppgave, er jeg overbevist om at du vil mestre den med glans.
Although it is a challenging task, I am convinced that you will master it with flying colors.
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Deg: The Object 'You'
Remember that 'deg' is the object form of 'you'. Think of it like 'me' instead of 'I' in English. It's used when 'you' is receiving the action.
Pronunciation of 'Deg'
The 'g' in 'deg' is often very soft, almost like a 'y' sound, or sometimes silent, especially at the end of a word. It's not a hard 'g' like in 'go'.
Direct Object Example
You'll use 'deg' after verbs like 'liker' (to like) or 'ser' (to see). For example, 'Jeg liker deg.' (I like you.)
Indirect Object Example
'Deg' can also be an indirect object, often with prepositions. 'Jeg gir boken til deg.' (I give the book to you.)
Personal Pronoun Chart
It's helpful to memorize the Norwegian personal pronoun chart: 'jeg' (I), 'du' (you - subject), 'han' (he), 'hun' (she), 'vi' (we), 'dere' (you all - subject), 'de' (they). Then, learn their object forms: 'meg' (me), 'deg' (you - object), 'ham/han' (him), 'henne' (her), 'oss' (us), 'dere' (you all - object), 'dem' (them).
Don't confuse 'du' and 'deg'
This is a common mistake for beginners. 'Du' is the subject form (who is doing the action), and 'deg' is the object form (who is receiving the action). 'Du ser meg.' (You see me.) vs. 'Jeg ser deg.' (I see you.)
Common Phrases with 'deg'
You'll often hear 'deg' in phrases like 'Hvordan går det med deg?' (How are you doing?) or 'Takk for deg.' (Thank you for coming/being here.)
Informal 'You'
In modern Norwegian, 'du' (and therefore 'deg') is used for everyone, regardless of age or status. There's no formal 'you' like 'Sie' in German or 'vous' in French.
Practice with Sentences
The best way to get used to 'deg' is to practice making simple sentences. Try translating phrases like 'I love you' (Jeg elsker deg) or 'He helps you' (Han hjelper deg).
Reflexive 'Deg' (Advanced)
While 'deg' is typically the object pronoun, in some reflexive constructions, it can be used with a reflexive pronoun 'deg selv' (yourself). For A1, focus on the basic object use first.
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10 सवालThis is a common question! Think of it like this: du is like 'you' when 'you' are the one doing something (the subject). Deg is like 'you' when something is happening to 'you' (the object).
Example:
Du snakker norsk. (You speak Norwegian.)
Jeg ser deg. (I see you.)
You use deg when 'you' are the object of the sentence. This means you're receiving the action of the verb or are the object of a preposition.
Examples:
Jeg elsker deg. (I love you.)
Jeg snakker med deg. (I am talking with you.)
In modern Norwegian, deg (and du) are generally informal and used for everyone. The very formal 'De' and 'Dem' are almost never used anymore in everyday speech. So, don't worry about being too formal or informal with deg.
The pronunciation of deg can be a bit tricky for English speakers. The 'd' is soft, almost like a 'th' in 'this' but softer. The 'e' is like the 'e' in 'get', and the 'g' is a soft, voiced fricative, similar to the 'y' in 'yes' or a very soft 'g' like in 'beige' but even softer, sometimes almost silent, especially in fast speech.
Listen to native speakers if you can!
No, deg is singular. If you want to refer to more than one person, you would use dere.
Example:
Jeg ser deg. (I see you - singular)
Jeg ser dere. (I see you all - plural)
No, Norwegian pronouns like deg do not change based on gender. It's used for both males and females.
Absolutely! Here are a few common ones:
Hyggelig å møte deg! (Nice to meet you!)
Hvordan går det med deg? (How are you doing?)
Jeg savner deg. (I miss you.)
Not always directly after, but often. As an object pronoun, it will typically come after the verb or after a preposition.
Examples:
Jeg ringer deg. (I call you.)
En gave til deg. (A gift for you.)
Deg is an object pronoun (you). Din/ditt/dine mean 'your' and are possessive pronouns, showing ownership.
Example:
Jeg liker deg. (I like you.)
Jeg liker din bil. (I like your car.)
It's highly unusual to start a sentence with deg because it's an object pronoun. Sentences usually start with the subject (like du) or an adverbial phrase. If you want to emphasize 'you' at the start, you'd typically rephrase it to use 'du'.
Example:
Du er flink! (You are good!) - More natural than trying to start with 'deg'.
खुद को परखो 48 सवाल
Write a short sentence introducing yourself to someone using 'deg'. For example, 'Jeg heter [ditt navn], og jeg er glad for å møte deg.' (My name is [your name], and I am happy to meet you.)
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Jeg heter Kari, og jeg vil hilse på deg. (My name is Kari, and I want to greet you.)
Imagine you are asking someone how they are doing. Write a simple question using 'deg'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Hvordan har du det i dag? Hva med deg? (How are you today? What about you?)
You want to thank someone. Write a short thank you sentence using 'deg'.
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Sample answer
Takk for alt, jeg setter pris på deg. (Thanks for everything, I appreciate you.)
What does Ingrid want to do?
Read this passage:
Hei, jeg heter Ingrid. Jeg er fra Norge. Jeg vil gjerne snakke med deg. Hva heter du?
What does Ingrid want to do?
The sentence 'Jeg vil gjerne snakke med deg' means 'I would like to talk with you.'
The sentence 'Jeg vil gjerne snakke med deg' means 'I would like to talk with you.'
What is the speaker doing in the last sentence?
Read this passage:
God morgen! Hvordan har du det? Jeg håper du har en fin dag. Jeg tenker på deg.
What is the speaker doing in the last sentence?
The sentence 'Jeg tenker på deg' directly translates to 'I am thinking about you.'
The sentence 'Jeg tenker på deg' directly translates to 'I am thinking about you.'
What is the main idea of this passage?
Read this passage:
Jeg har en gave til deg. Jeg håper du liker den. Det er en liten ting, men jeg tenkte på deg da jeg kjøpte den.
What is the main idea of this passage?
The first sentence 'Jeg har en gave til deg' means 'I have a gift for you,' and the rest of the passage supports this idea.
The first sentence 'Jeg har en gave til deg' means 'I have a gift for you,' and the rest of the passage supports this idea.
Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: Jeg elsker ___.
'Jeg elsker deg' means 'I love you.' 'Deg' is the object form of 'you' (singular).
Which sentence correctly uses 'deg'?
'Kan jeg hjelpe deg?' means 'Can I help you?' 'Deg' is used as the object of the verb 'hjelpe'.
If someone says 'Takk for meg', and you want to say 'You're welcome' back, which word is appropriate for 'you' in this context?
While 'Bare hyggelig' (You're welcome) is common, if you were to structure a sentence directly with 'you' as the recipient of the welcome, 'deg' would be the object form.
In the sentence 'Jeg snakker med deg', 'deg' is the subject of the sentence.
'Jeg' (I) is the subject. 'deg' (you) is the object of the preposition 'med' (with).
The word 'deg' can be used when talking to one person or multiple people.
'Deg' is only used for a single person. For multiple people, you would use 'dere'.
If you want to ask 'Do you understand?' to one person, you would say 'Forstår du deg?'
The correct way to ask 'Do you understand?' to one person is 'Forstår du?'. 'Du' is the subject pronoun. 'Deg' is the object pronoun.
Write a short message to a new Norwegian friend, asking them how they are and what they are doing this weekend. Remember to use 'deg'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Hei! Hvordan har du det? Hva gjør du i helgen?
Imagine you are inviting a friend to a coffee. Write a short invitation, asking if they want to meet. Use 'deg'.
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Sample answer
Hei! Vil du møtes for en kaffe snart?
Write a sentence telling someone you like them. Use 'deg'.
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Sample answer
Jeg liker deg veldig godt.
What is the main purpose of this message?
Read this passage:
Hei, Per! Jeg lurer på hvordan det går med deg i den nye jobben. Er du fornøyd? Hva synes du om kollegaene dine? Håper å se deg snart!
What is the main purpose of this message?
The message explicitly asks 'hvordan det går med deg i den nye jobben' (how it's going with you in the new job) and 'Er du fornøyd?' (Are you satisfied?).
The message explicitly asks 'hvordan det går med deg i den nye jobben' (how it's going with you in the new job) and 'Er du fornøyd?' (Are you satisfied?).
What does the speaker want to do with the book?
Read this passage:
Jeg har en bok som jeg tror du vil like. Den handler om norsk historie. Jeg kan låne den bort til deg hvis du vil.
What does the speaker want to do with the book?
The phrase 'Jeg kan låne den bort til deg' means 'I can lend it to you'.
The phrase 'Jeg kan låne den bort til deg' means 'I can lend it to you'.
Why didn't Kari greet Ola at the store?
Read this passage:
Kari: Hei, jeg så deg på butikken i går, men jeg rakk ikke å hilse. Hvordan har du det i dag? Ola: Hei Kari! Jeg har det fint, takk. Og du?
Why didn't Kari greet Ola at the store?
Kari says 'men jeg rakk ikke å hilse', which translates to 'but I didn't have time to greet'.
Kari says 'men jeg rakk ikke å hilse', which translates to 'but I didn't have time to greet'.
Write a short email to a Norwegian friend, inviting them to a casual get-together. Use 'deg' at least once in a natural way.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Hei [Vennens navn], Håper alt er bra med deg! Jeg tenkte vi kunne treffes til en kaffe eller noe snart. Jeg er ledig på fredag kveld. Hva synes du? Mvh, [Ditt navn]
You are describing a recent positive interaction with a new acquaintance to another friend. Write a few sentences where you explain that you enjoyed meeting this person, and you hope to see 'deg' (them) again soon.
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Sample answer
Jeg møtte en ny person i går, og det var veldig hyggelig. Jeg likte virkelig å snakke med deg. Håper vi sees snart igjen!
Imagine you are giving advice to a friend who is visiting Norway for the first time. Write a sentence telling them that if 'deg' (they) need help, they should ask for it.
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Sample answer
Hvis du trenger hjelp, kan du spørre deg frem.
What is Petter asking Anna about?
Read this passage:
Kjære Anna, Tusen takk for meldingen din. Det var hyggelig å høre fra deg igjen. Jeg lurer på hvordan det går med deg og familien din i Oslo. Håper vi kan møtes snart, kanskje neste helg? Vennlig hilsen, Petter.
What is Petter asking Anna about?
Petter asks 'hvordan det går med deg og familien din i Oslo', which translates to 'how you and your family are doing in Oslo.'
Petter asks 'hvordan det går med deg og familien din i Oslo', which translates to 'how you and your family are doing in Oslo.'
What was the main sentiment of the message received?
Read this passage:
En venn sendte meg en melding i går kveld. Han skrev: 'Jeg håper du har det bra og at alt er fint med deg. Jeg tenkte på deg i dag.' Det var en fin melding å få.
What was the main sentiment of the message received?
The friend wrote 'Jeg håper du har det bra og at alt er fint med deg. Jeg tenkte på deg i dag,' which means 'I hope you are well and that everything is fine with you. I was thinking about you today.' This conveys well wishes.
The friend wrote 'Jeg håper du har det bra og at alt er fint med deg. Jeg tenkte på deg i dag,' which means 'I hope you are well and that everything is fine with you. I was thinking about you today.' This conveys well wishes.
What did the new colleague ask?
Read this passage:
Jeg snakket med en ny kollega på jobben i dag. Han spurte meg: 'Hva heter du, og hvor kommer du fra? Jeg har ikke møtt deg før.' Det var en hyggelig samtale, og nå vet jeg litt mer om ham.
What did the new colleague ask?
The colleague asked 'Hva heter du, og hvor kommer du fra? Jeg har ikke møtt deg før,' which means 'What is your name, and where are you from? I haven't met you before.'
The colleague asked 'Hva heter du, og hvor kommer du fra? Jeg har ikke møtt deg før,' which means 'What is your name, and where are you from? I haven't met you before.'
This sentence means 'I would gladly help you with the project.' The word order follows the typical Norwegian sentence structure.
This sentence means 'Can I ask you for a favor?' It's a common way to phrase a request.
This sentence means 'What did you think of the movie I recommended to you?' 'Anbefalte' is the past tense of 'anbefale' (to recommend).
Jeg håper du har det bra, og at denne meldingen finner ___ ved god helse.
The sentence is addressing 'you', so 'deg' (you) is the correct pronoun.
Til tross for uenighetene våre, verdsetter jeg fortsatt ___ som en venn.
The speaker is valuing 'you' as a friend, hence 'deg' is the appropriate choice.
Det er viktig å huske at beslutningene vi tar i dag, kan påvirke ___ i morgen.
The statement implies that today's decisions affect 'you' (the listener) tomorrow, making 'deg' the correct pronoun.
Jeg lurer på om jeg kan be ___ om en tjeneste i den forbindelse.
The speaker is asking 'you' for a favor, so 'deg' is the correct pronoun to use.
Hvis det er noe jeg kan gjøre for å hjelpe ___, så si gjerne ifra.
The speaker is offering help to 'you', therefore 'deg' is the appropriate pronoun.
Etter å ha vurdert alle alternativene, bestemte vi oss for å kontakte ___ direkte for å diskutere saken videre.
The decision was made to contact 'you' directly, so 'deg' is the correct pronoun.
Listen for the indirect object pronoun.
Focus on the possessive pronoun usage.
Pay attention to the interrogative pronoun.
Read this aloud:
Jeg vil gjerne snakke med deg om prosjektet vårt.
Focus: deg
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Read this aloud:
Er du sikker på at dette er veien til sentrum?
Focus: du
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
Hva kan jeg gjøre for deg i dag?
Focus: deg
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Etter alle disse årene, lurer jeg fortsatt på om jeg noen gang virkelig forstod ___.
'Deg' is the object of the verb 'forstod' (understood).
Jeg har alltid beundret hvordan ___ håndterer press med slik ro og verdighet.
'Deg' is the object of the verb 'beundret' (admired) and 'hvordan' here introduces a clause where 'deg' functions as the subject within that clause, but the overall sentence structure makes 'deg' the object of 'beundret'. This is a C2 subtlety.
For å kunne gi et mer informativt svar, trenger jeg mer kontekst fra ___.
'Deg' is the object of the preposition 'fra' (from).
Det er en ting jeg aldri kommer til å tilgi ___ for, uansett hva som skjer.
'Deg' is the indirect object of the verb 'tilgi' (forgive).
Selv om det virker usannsynlig, håper jeg fortsatt at dette prosjektet vil gagne ___ mest.
'Deg' is the object of the verb 'gagne' (benefit).
Jeg vil gjerne uttrykke min dypeste takknemlighet overfor ___ for din uvurderlige hjelp.
'Deg' is the object of the preposition 'overfor' (towards/to).
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Deg: The Object 'You'
Remember that 'deg' is the object form of 'you'. Think of it like 'me' instead of 'I' in English. It's used when 'you' is receiving the action.
Pronunciation of 'Deg'
The 'g' in 'deg' is often very soft, almost like a 'y' sound, or sometimes silent, especially at the end of a word. It's not a hard 'g' like in 'go'.
Direct Object Example
You'll use 'deg' after verbs like 'liker' (to like) or 'ser' (to see). For example, 'Jeg liker deg.' (I like you.)
Indirect Object Example
'Deg' can also be an indirect object, often with prepositions. 'Jeg gir boken til deg.' (I give the book to you.)
