Sentence Structure in Norwegian

For English Speakers

About Sentence Structure

Master Norwegian sentence structure. Learn word order and how to form correct sentences.

Understanding Norwegian sentence structure is crucial for forming correct sentences. The word order may differ from English.

Key Rules and Patterns

Basic Word Order

Norwegian typically follows a specific word order pattern.

  • Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) is common
  • Adjectives usually come before nouns
  • Questions use different word order

Complex Sentences

Building complex sentences requires understanding clauses and conjunctions.

  • Use conjunctions to connect ideas
  • Subordinate clauses follow specific rules
  • Practice with simple sentences first

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