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Norwegian Bokmål → Vocabulary → Phrasal verbs and expressions

Hei! Welcome to the "Complete 0 to A1 Norwegian Bokmål Course". In this lesson, we'll explore phrasal verbs and expressions in Norwegian Bokmål. As you probably already know, phrasal verbs are a combination of a verb and a particle (such as an adverb, preposition, or both) that usually have a different meaning from the individual words. They are an essential part of natural language, and they add fluency and complexity to our communication. Let's dive in!

Phrasal verbs

Phrasal verbs are present in every language, and Norwegian Bokmål is no exception. In this section, we'll introduce some of the most common phrasal verbs used in Norwegian Bokmål.

Here are a few examples of phrasal verbs, along with their translations:

Norwegian Bokmål	Pronunciation	English Translation
å slå opp	ooh sla ohp	to look up
å se over	ooh seh oh-vuhr	to check over
å gi opp	ooh gee ohp	to give up
å ta med	ooh tah meh	to bring along
å finne ut	ooh finnuh uut	to figure out

• Å slå opp: This common phrasal verb means "to look up" or "search in a book or database". For example: Jeg må slå opp ordet i ordboka før jeg kan skrive det (I need to look up the word in the dictionary before I can write it).
• Å se over: Use this phrasal verb when you want to "check over" something. For example: Jeg må se over teksten en gang til før jeg leverer den (I need to check over the text one more time before I submit it).
• Å gi opp: This phrasal verb is equivalent to "to give up" in English. For example: Jeg gir ikke opp så lett (I don't give up easily).
• Å ta med: "To bring along" is a common translation for this phrasal verb. For example: Husk å ta med boken når du går ut (Remember to bring the book when you go out).
• Å finne ut: This phrasal verb means "to figure out". For example: Jeg må finne ut hva jeg skal gjøre i fremtiden (I need to figure out what I'm going to do in the future).

These are just a few examples of phrasal verbs used in Norwegian Bokmål. There are many more, and the best way to learn them is to read and speak as much Norwegian Bokmål as possible.

Expressions

Expressions are similar to phrasal verbs in the sense that they are a combination of words that have a specific meaning. However, expressions do not follow the same rules as phrasal verbs; they are more like "fixed" phrases that cannot be changed without losing their meaning.

Here are a few examples of expressions along with their translations:

Norwegian Bokmål	Pronunciation	English Translation
å ta det med ro	ooh tah deh meh roh	to take it easy / relax
å ta for seg	ooh tah for seh	to talk about
å ha det travelt	ooh hah deh trah-vellt	to be in a hurry
å få til noe	ooh foh teel noh-uh	to achieve something
å gjøre narr av	ooh joh-ruh narr av	to make fun of

• Å ta det med ro: This expression means "to take it easy" or "to relax". For example: Jeg skal ta det med ro i helgen (I'm going to take it easy this weekend).
• Å ta for seg: Use this expression when you want to "talk about" something. For example: La oss ta for oss dette emnet (Let's talk about this subject).
• Å ha det travelt: If you are "in a hurry" or "pressed for time", use this expression. For example: Jeg har det veldig travelt nå (I'm very pressed for time right now).
• Å få til noe: This expression means "to achieve something". For example: Jeg tror jeg kan få til denne oppgaven (I think I can achieve this task).
• Å gjøre narr av: This expression is equivalent to "to make fun of" in English. For example: Du burde ikke gjøre narr av andre mennesker (You shouldn't make fun of other people).

Expressions are usually idiomatic and cannot be understood by translating each word separately. Instead, they must be learned as a whole.

Using phrasal verbs and expressions in conversation

Phrasal verbs and expressions are essential parts of natural language, and using them in conversation can add fluency and complexity to your speech. However, be careful not to overuse them, or you may come across as too informal or even unprofessional. Use phrasal verbs and expressions appropriately, and try to fit them into your speech naturally.

One way to practice using phrasal verbs and expressions in conversation is to listen to native speakers or watch Norwegian Bokmål films or TV shows. Pay attention to how they use these words and phrases and try to incorporate them into your own speech.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have now discovered some of the most common phrasal verbs and expressions in Norwegian Bokmål! Remember that the best way to learn these words and phrases is to read and speak as much Norwegian Bokmål as possible. Incorporating phrasal verbs and expressions into your speech can add fluency and depth, so try practicing them in conversations. Good luck!

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