Meaning
Asking for the location of something.
Cultural Background
Norwegians are very helpful to tourists. If you ask 'Hvor er det?', they will often walk with you to show you the way. The concept of 'Janteloven' (Law of Jante) encourages modesty, so direct questions are preferred over demanding ones. In a busy city, keep your questions short and direct to respect the fast pace of life. In smaller towns, people might be more chatty after you ask your initial question.
Silent T
Remember that the 't' in 'det' is always silent. It makes the word sound like 'day'.
Use 'ligger'
If you are asking about a building or a city, 'Hvor ligger det?' sounds more natural to a native speaker.
Meaning
Asking for the location of something.
Silent T
Remember that the 't' in 'det' is always silent. It makes the word sound like 'day'.
Use 'ligger'
If you are asking about a building or a city, 'Hvor ligger det?' sounds more natural to a native speaker.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word.
_____ er det?
'Hvor' is the correct question word for location.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct question.
Standard question order is Question-Verb-Subject.
Match the question to the context.
Match the following.
Hvor is for location, Hva for identification, Hvem for people.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercises_____ er det?
'Hvor' is the correct question word for location.
Choose the correct question.
Standard question order is Question-Verb-Subject.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Hvor is for location, Hva for identification, Hvem for people.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, use 'Hvor er [name]?' instead.
Not at all, it is the standard way to ask for information.
Related Phrases
Hvor ligger det?
similarWhere is it located?
Hva er det?
contrastWhat is it?
Hvem er det?
contrastWho is it?
Hvordan går det?
contrastHow is it going?
