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Norwegian Bokmål Grammar - Give your Opinion

Hi Norwegian Bokmål learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to give our opinions in Norwegian Bokmål. Giving our opinion is an essential component of communication, and it allows us to express our thoughts and ideas in different contexts. Whether you are discussing politics, culture, or social issues, giving your opinion is important.

To express your opinion in Norwegian Bokmål, you need to be familiar with some expressions and grammatical structures. In this lesson, we will explore some of the most common ones, and we will provide you with examples and explanations of how to use them.

We also recommend that you practice speaking and writing, as it will help you consolidate what you learn. You can find native speakers on the Polyglot Club website and ask them any questions.

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Giving opinions - General Expressions

When expressing an opinion in Norwegian Bokmål, you can use general expressions that are adaptable to various situations. These expressions can help you introduce your opinion, provide context, and add emphasis. Here are some examples:

Norwegian Bokmål	Pronunciation	English
Etter min mening	['ɛtːɐ miːnɪŋ]	In my opinion
Jeg mener	['jɛi ˈmeiːnər]	I think
Som jeg ser det	[sɔm jɛi sɛːɾ dɛt]	As I see it
Hva jeg tenker er	[hva jɛi ˈtɛŋkər ɛr]	What I am thinking is

Dialogue example:

• Person 1: Etter min mening er norsk mat deilig. (In my opinion, Norwegian food is delicious.)
• Person 2: Ja, jeg er helt enig. (Yes, I totally agree.)

Expressing Agreement

When you want to express agreement in Norwegian Bokmål, you can use a variety of expressions that convey different degrees of agreement. Here are some examples:

Norwegian Bokmål	Pronunciation	English
Det er sant	[dɛt ɛr sant]	That's true
Jeg er enig	[jɛi ˈeːr ˈɛnɪɡ]	I agree
Ja, det er akkurat det jeg mener	[ja dɛt ɛr akɑːruː dɛi jɛi ˈmeiːnər]	Yes, that's exactly what I think
Det er helt riktig	[dɛt ɛr hɛlt ˈrɪktɪɡ]	That's absolutely right

Dialogue example:

• Person 1: Jeg synes at Oslo er en fin by. (I think Oslo is a beautiful city.)
• Person 2: Ja, det er helt riktig. Det er så mye å se og gjøre der. (Yes, that's absolutely right. There is so much to see and do there.)

Expressing Disagreement

When you disagree with someone in Norwegian Bokmål, you need to be careful to avoid offending them. Here are some phrases that can help you express disagreement in a polite and assertive way:

Norwegian Bokmål	Pronunciation	English
Jeg er ikke helt enig	[jɛi ˈeːr ɪkə hɛlt ˈɛnɪɡ]	I don't totally agree
Jeg ser det annerledes	[jɛi sɛr dɛt ˈanɛrlɛːdəs]	I see it differently
Det må jeg uenig i	[dɛt mɔ jɛi ˈʉːɛːnɪ ɪ]	I have to disagree with that
Jeg tror ikke det stemmer	[jɛi trɔr ɪkə dɛt ˈstɛmːər]	I don't think that's correct

Dialogue example:

• Person 1: Tror du at ski er bedre enn snowboard? (Do you think that skiing is better than snowboarding?)
• Person 2: Jeg ser det annerledes. Jeg liker snowboard bedre enn ski. (I see it differently. I like snowboarding better than skiing.)

Giving Reasons

When you give your opinion in Norwegian Bokmål, it is essential to back it up with reasons. This way, you can provide context and convince others of your perspective. Here are some phrases that can help you give reasons:

Norwegian Bokmål	Pronunciation	English
Fordi	[ˈfʊɾɪ]	Because
På grunn av	[poː grʉn ˈɑːʋ]	Because of
Det skyldes	[dɛt ˈʃyːldəs]	It's due to
Jeg synes/ tror/ mener fordi	[jɛi syːnəs/ trɔr/ ˈmeiːnər ˈfɔɾdi]	I think/ believe/ mean because

Dialogue example:

• Person 1: Hvorfor liker du å reise? (Why do you like traveling?)
• Person 2: Fordi jeg liker å utforske nye kulturer og se steder jeg aldri har sett før. (Because I like to explore new cultures and see places I've never seen before.)

Conclusion

Giving your opinion in Norwegian Bokmål can be challenging, especially if you are not familiar with the expressions and structures. In this lesson, we have provided you with a range of useful phrases that can help you express your ideas and engage in conversations.

Remember, the best way to improve your language skills is to practice. You can find more resources on Polyglot Club, including grammar rules and exercises. Don't be afraid to speak up and ask questions.

Tusen takk for at du leser! (Thank you for reading!)

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