fjerne

§ Understanding 'Fjerne'

The Norwegian verb 'fjerne' (CEFR B1) means 'to remove' or 'to take away'. It's a versatile verb you'll use often. Think of it when you want to talk about getting rid of something, whether it's a physical object, a problem, or even a feeling.

§ Basic Sentence Structure with 'Fjerne'

'Fjerne' generally follows a straightforward Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) structure. The subject performs the action of removing, and the object is what is being removed.

§ Common Prepositions with 'Fjerne'

While 'fjerne' often works without a preposition, sometimes you'll see it paired with prepositions to clarify where something is removed from, or what it's removed with. Here are the most common ones:

Fra (from)

Use 'fra' when indicating the source or location from which something is removed.

Med (with)

Less common, but 'med' can be used to indicate the tool or method used for removal. This often sounds more natural with other verbs, but it's good to be aware of.

§ Reflexive Use: 'Fjerne seg'

'Fjerne' can also be used reflexively as 'fjerne seg'. This means 'to remove oneself' or 'to distance oneself'. In this case, 'seg' is the reflexive pronoun.

§ 'Fjerne' in Figurative Contexts

'Fjerne' isn't just for physical removal. You can also use it for abstract concepts:

• Fjerne en tvil: To remove a doubt
• Fjerne et problem: To remove a problem
• Fjerne frykt: To remove fear

§ Conjugation of 'Fjerne'

'Fjerne' is a regular -e verb. Here's a quick reminder of its conjugation:

Infinitive

å fjerne (to remove)

Present Tense

fjerner (removes)

Past Tense

fjernet (removed)

Present Perfect

har fjernet (has/have removed)

Practicing 'fjerne' in different contexts and with its proper conjugations will help you master this important Norwegian verb. Don't shy away from using it in both literal and figurative senses!