What You'll Learn
Introducing basic verbs in the present tense. Focus on common daily activities and fundamental sentence structures.
Tips & Tricks (2)
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The Modal Rule
Always remember that modal verbs (kan, vil, skal, må, bør) are 'å-killers'. Never use 'å' after them.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: The Infinitive Form
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Don't overthink
The verb is the same for everyone. Don't look for hidden rules.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Simple Present Tense Ending -r
Quick Practice (6)
Choose the correct sentence.
Which is correct?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Han spiser.
No person conjugation.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Simple Present Tense Ending -r
Fill in the correct form.
Jeg ___ (å snakke) norsk.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: snakker
Add -r to infinitive.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Simple Present Tense Ending -r
Fix the error.
Find and fix the mistake:
Jeg snakkerer norsk.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Jeg snakker.
Remove extra -er.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Simple Present Tense Ending -r
Fix the error.
Find and fix the mistake:
Jeg vil å gå hjem.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Jeg vil gå hjem
Modal verb rule.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: The Infinitive Form
Choose the correct sentence.
Which is correct?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Jeg kan svømme
No 'å' after modal verbs.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: The Infinitive Form
Fill in the correct form.
Jeg liker ___ (å spise) pizza.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: å spise
Use 'å' + infinitive.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: The Infinitive Form
Score: /6
Common Questions (4)
Norwegian is a Germanic language, and 'å' is the historical cognate to the English 'to'.
No, 'å' is strictly for verbs.
No, the verb is identical for all subjects.
You usually add an 'e' before the 'r'.
