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Welcome to another exciting lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Norwegian Bokmål Course"! Today, we're diving into an essential aspect of language learning: '''question words'''. Understanding how to ask questions is crucial for effective communication, whether you're exploring Norway, conversing with friends, or simply trying to get through everyday interactions.


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In this lesson, we will explore various question words in Norwegian Bokmål, their meanings, and how to use them in sentences. We'll provide plenty of examples to illustrate each point, ensuring you grasp the nuances of forming questions in Norwegian. By the end of this lesson, you'll be equipped with the tools to start asking questions confidently!


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<h1>Introduction</h1>
=== Importance of Question Words ===
 
Question words are fundamental in any language. They help us gather information, clarify doubts, and engage in conversations. In Norwegian Bokmål, these words allow you to inquire about people, places, things, reasons, and manners. Mastering them opens the door to meaningful interactions and enriches your vocabulary.
 
=== Structure of the Lesson ===
 
1. '''Overview of Common Question Words'''
 
2. '''Examples of Each Question Word'''
 
3. '''Practice Exercises'''
 
4. '''Solutions and Explanations for Exercises'''
 
== Overview of Common Question Words ==
 
Below is a list of some of the most common Norwegian question words.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Norwegian Bokmål !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
|-
 
| hva || /vɑː/ || what
 
|-
 
| hvem || /vɛm/ || who
 
|-
 
| hvor || /vuːr/ || where
 
|-
 
| når || /nɔr/ || when
 
|-
 
| hvorfor || /ˈhʉrfʊr/ || why
 
|-
 
| hvordan || /ˈhʊrdɑn/ || how
 
|-
 
| hvilken || /ˈvɪlkɛn/ || which
 
|-
 
| hvor mye || /vuːr ˈmyːə/ || how much
 
|-
 
| hvor mange || /vuːr ˈmɑŋɛ/ || how many
 
|-
 
| hva slags || /vɑː slɑɡs/ || what kind (of)
 
|}
 
Each question word serves a specific purpose, and knowing when and how to use them is key to forming clear and effective questions.
 
=== Using Question Words ===
 
Now let's delve into examples of how to use these question words in sentences. This will help you understand their usage in context.
 
==== 1. Hva (What) ====
 
* '''Usage''': To ask for information about something.
 
* '''Example''': Hva gjør du? (What are you doing?)
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Norwegian Bokmål !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
|-
 
| Hva gjør du? || /vɑː jøːr du/ || What are you doing?
 
|-
 
| Hva er klokka? || /vɑː ɛr ˈklɔkːɑ/ || What time is it?
 
|-
 
| Hva liker du? || /vɑː ˈliːkər du/ || What do you like?
 
|-
 
| Hva skal vi spise? || /vɑː skɑl vi ˈspiːsə/ || What shall we eat?
 
|-
 
| Hva heter katten din? || /vɑː ˈheːtər ˈkɑtn diːn/ || What is your cat's name?
 
|}
 
==== 2. Hvem (Who) ====
 
* '''Usage''': To inquire about a person.
 
* '''Example''': Hvem er du? (Who are you?)
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Norwegian Bokmål !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
|-
 
| Hvem er du? || /vɛm ɛr du/ || Who are you?
 
|-
 
| Hvem har ringt? || /vɛm hɑr rɪŋt/ || Who called?
 
|-
 
| Hvem jobber her? || /vɛm ˈjʊbər hɛr/ || Who works here?
 
|-
 
| Hvem kommer til festen? || /vɛm ˈkɔmːər tɪl ˈfɛstən/ || Who is coming to the party?
 
|-
 
| Hvem vil gå? || /vɛm vɪl ɡɔː/ || Who wants to go?
 
|}
 
==== 3. Hvor (Where) ====
 
* '''Usage''': To ask about a place or location.
 
* '''Example''': Hvor er du? (Where are you?)
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Norwegian Bokmål !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
|-
 
| Hvor er du? || /vuːr ɛr du/ || Where are you?
 
|-
 
| Hvor ligger butikken? || /vuːr ˈlɪɡər buˈtɪkːən/ || Where is the store?
 
|-
 
| Hvor skal vi dra? || /vuːr skɑl vi drɑ/ || Where should we go?
 
|-
 
| Hvor bor du? || /vuːr buːr du/ || Where do you live?
 
|-
 
| Hvor er toalettet? || /vuːr ɛr tuˈɑːlɛtːɛt/ || Where is the bathroom?
 
|}
 
==== 4. Når (When) ====
 
* '''Usage''': To ask about time.
 
* '''Example''': Når skal vi spise? (When shall we eat?)
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Norwegian Bokmål !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
|-
 
| Når skal vi spise? || /nɔr skɑl vi ˈspiːsə/ || When shall we eat?
 
|-
 
| Når er møtet? || /nɔr ɛr ˈmøːtɛt/ || When is the meeting?
 
|-
 
| Når kommer du hjem? || /nɔr ˈkɔmːər du jɛm/ || When are you coming home?
 
|-
 
| Når er det fest? || /nɔr ɛr dɛ ˈfɛst/ || When is the party?
 
|-
 
| Når skal vi dra til Norge? || /nɔr skɑl vi drɑ tɪl ˈnɔrɡə/ || When shall we go to Norway?
 
|}
 
==== 5. Hvorfor (Why) ====
 
* '''Usage''': To inquire about reasons or motives.
 
* '''Example''': Hvorfor er du trist? (Why are you sad?)
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Norwegian Bokmål !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
|-
 
| Hvorfor er du trist? || /ˈhʉrfʊr ɛr du trɪst/ || Why are you sad?
 
|-
 
| Hvorfor skal vi gå? || /ˈhʉrfʊr skɑl vi ɡɔː/ || Why should we go?
 
|-
 
| Hvorfor er det viktig? || /ˈhʉrfʊr ɛr dɛ ˈvɪktɪɡ/ || Why is it important?
 
|-
 
| Hvorfor liker du ikke det? || /ˈhʉrfʊr ˈliːkər du ˈɪkɛ dɛ/ || Why don't you like that?
 
|-
 
| Hvorfor spør du? || /ˈhʉrfʊr spør du/ || Why are you asking?
 
|}
 
==== 6. Hvordan (How) ====
 
* '''Usage''': To ask about the manner or way of doing something.
 
* '''Example''': Hvordan lager man dette? (How do you make this?)
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Norwegian Bokmål !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
|-
 
| Hvordan lager man dette? || /ˈhʊrdɑn ˈlɑːɡər mɑn ˈdɛtə/ || How do you make this?
 
|-
 
| Hvordan har du det? || /ˈhʊrdɑn hɑr du dɛ/ || How are you?
 
|-
 
| Hvordan fungerer det? || /ˈhʊrdɑn fʊŋˈɡɛrɛ dɛ/ || How does it work?
 
|-
 
| Hvordan går det? || /ˈhʊrdɑn ɡɔːr dɛ/ || How's it going?
 
|-
 
| Hvordan kan jeg hjelpe deg? || /ˈhʊrdɑn kɑn jɛɡ ˈjɛlpə dɛɪ/ || How can I help you?
 
|}
 
==== 7. Hvilken (Which) ====
 
* '''Usage''': To ask about a choice or selection among options.
 
* '''Example''': Hvilken bok leser du? (Which book are you reading?)
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Norwegian Bokmål !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
|-
 
| Hvilken bok leser du? || /ˈvɪlkɛn bɔk ˈleːsər du/ || Which book are you reading?
 
|-
 
| Hvilken farge liker du? || /ˈvɪlkɛn ˈfɑrɡə ˈliːkər du/ || Which color do you like?
 
|-
 
| Hvilken film vil du se? || /ˈvɪlkɛn fɪlm vɪl du seː/ || Which movie do you want to see?
 
|-
 
| Hvilken vei skal vi ta? || /ˈvɪlkɛn vɛɪ skɑl vi tɑː/ || Which way should we take?
 
|-
 
| Hvilken restaurant anbefaler du? || /ˈvɪlkɛn rɛstəˈrɑ̃ː ɑnˈbɛfɑːlər du/ || Which restaurant do you recommend?
 
|}
 
==== 8. Hvor mye (How much) ====
 
* '''Usage''': To ask about quantity or price.
 
* '''Example''': Hvor mye koster det? (How much does it cost?)
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Norwegian Bokmål !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
|-
 
| Hvor mye koster det? || /vuːr ˈmyːə ˈkɔstɛr dɛ/ || How much does it cost?
 
|-
 
| Hvor mye penger har du? || /vuːr ˈmyːə ˈpeŋər hɑr du/ || How much money do you have?
 
|-
 
| Hvor mye tid har vi? || /vuːr ˈmyːə tiːd hɑr vi/ || How much time do we have?
 
|-
 
| Hvor mye vann trenger vi? || /vuːr ˈmyːə vɑn ˈtrɛŋər vi/ || How much water do we need?
 
|-
 
| Hvor mye melk skal jeg kjøpe? || /vuːr ˈmyːə mɛlk skɑl jɛɡ ˈjøːpə/ || How much milk should I buy?
 
|}
 
==== 9. Hvor mange (How many) ====
 
* '''Usage''': To ask about a countable quantity.
 
* '''Example''': Hvor mange epler har du? (How many apples do you have?)
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Norwegian Bokmål !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
|-
 
| Hvor mange epler har du? || /vuːr ˈmɑŋɛ ˈɛplər hɑr du/ || How many apples do you have?
 
|-
 
| Hvor mange bøker har du? || /vuːr ˈmɑŋɛ ˈbøːkər hɑr du/ || How many books do you have?
 
|-
 
| Hvor mange venner har du? || /vuːr ˈmɑŋɛ ˈvɛnər hɑr du/ || How many friends do you have?
 
|-
 
| Hvor mange språk snakker du? || /vuːr ˈmɑŋɛ ˈsprɔːk ˈsnɑkər du/ || How many languages do you speak?
 
|-
 
| Hvor mange timer har vi? || /vuːr ˈmɑŋɛ ˈtiːmər hɑr vi/ || How many hours do we have?
 
|}
 
==== 10. Hva slags (What kind) ====
 
* '''Usage''': To ask about the type or category of something.
 
* '''Example''': Hva slags musikk liker du? (What kind of music do you like?)
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Norwegian Bokmål !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
|-
 
| Hva slags musikk liker du? || /vɑː slɑɡs muˈsɪk ˈliːkər du/ || What kind of music do you like?
 
|-
 
| Hva slags klær har du på? || /vɑː slɑɡs klɛːr hɑr du pɔː/ || What kind of clothes are you wearing?
 
|-
 
| Hva slags film vil du se? || /vɑː slɑɡs fɪlm vɪl du seː/ || What kind of movie do you want to see?
 
|-
 
| Hva slags aktiviteter liker du? || /vɑː slɑɡs ɑktɪvɪˈtɛrə ˈliːkər du/ || What kind of activities do you like?
 
|-
 
| Hva slags sport trener du? || /vɑː slɑɡs spɔrt ˈtrɛːnər du/ || What kind of sport do you train in?
 
|}
 
== Practice Exercises ==
 
Now that you've learned about question words and seen them in context, it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some practice exercises.
 
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===
 
Complete the sentences with the appropriate question word from the list: hva, hvem, hvor, når, hvorfor, hvordan, hvilken, hvor mye, hvor mange, hva slags.
 
1. _______ er du? 
 
2. _______ skal vi dra? 
 
3. _______ liker du? 
 
4. _______ er det? 
 
5. _______ vil du ha? 
 
=== Exercise 2: Match the Questions ===
 
Match the Norwegian question on the left with its English translation on the right.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Norwegian Question !! English Translation
 
|-
 
| 1. Hva gjør du? || A. Where do you live?
 
|-
 
| 2. Hvem er han? || B. How many books do you have?
 
|-
 
| 3. Hvor ligger skolen? || C. What are you doing?
 
|-
 
| 4. Hvor mange bøker har du? || D. Who is he?
 
|-
 
| 5. Hvor bor du? || E. Where is the school?


<p>
|}
In this lesson, you will learn how to form questions using common question words in Norwegian Bokmål. In the Norwegian language, there are several question words that are used to elicit specific information from the listener or reader. These question words are similar to those used in English and are easy to learn.
</p>


<p>
=== Exercise 3: Create Your Questions ===
Asking questions is a fundamental part of communication in any language, and being able to ask questions in a new language is a critical step towards fluency. The ability to ask questions will allow you to gather information, clarify doubts or confusion, and better understand the people you are speaking with.
</p>


<h2>Question Words</h2>
Using the question words, create your questions based on the prompts below.


<p>
1. Ask someone about their favorite color.
Question words are words used to elicit specific information from the listener or reader. They help to structure questions and ensure that the speaker or writer receives the desired information in response. In Norwegian, some of the most common question words are:
</p>


<ul>
2. Inquire about the time of a meeting. 
    <li>Hva (What)</li>
    <li>Hvem (Who)</li>
    <li>Hvor (Where)</li>
    <li>Hvorfor (Why)</li>
    <li>Hvordan (How)</li>
    <li>Når (When)</li>
</ul>


<p>
3. Ask how much a ticket costs.
Let's take a closer look at each of these question words and how they are used in Norwegian sentences.
</p>


<h3>Hva (What)</h3>
4. Find out who is coming to dinner. 


<p>
5. Ask what kind of food they like.
The question word <i>hva</i> means 'what' in English. It is used to ask for information about a thing, action or event.
</p>


<table class="wikitable">
=== Exercise 4: True or False ===
    <tr>
        <th>Norwegian Bokmål</th>
        <th>Pronunciation</th>
        <th>English Translation</th>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>Hva er det?</td>
        <td>hvɑː ær 'ɛ r dɛt</td>
        <td>What is it?</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>Hva heter du?</td>
        <td>hvɑː 'heːt ər duː</td>
        <td>What is your name?</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>Hva synes du?</td>
        <td>hvɑː syːnəs juː</td>
        <td>What do you think?</td>
    </tr>
</table>


<h3>Hvem (Who)</h3>
Read the following statements and determine if they are true or false based on what you've learned.


<p>
1. "Hvor" is used to ask about time.
The question word <i>hvem</i> means 'who' in English. It is used to ask for information about a person or people.
</p>


<table class="wikitable">
2. "Hva slags" is used to inquire about types or categories. 
    <tr>
        <th>Norwegian Bokmål</th>
        <th>Pronunciation</th>
        <th>English Translation</th>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>Hvem er du?</td>
        <td>hvɛm ær duː</td>
        <td>Who are you?</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>Hvem er han?</td>
        <td>hvɛm ær hɑːn</td>
        <td>Who is he?</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>Hvem bor her?</td>
        <td>hvɛm buːr hær</td>
        <td>Who lives here?</td>
    </tr>
</table>


<h3>Hvor (Where)</h3>
3. "Hvem" means "what" in Norwegian Bokmål. 


<p>
4. "Hvor mye" asks about quantity or price.
The question word <i>hvor</i> means 'where' in English. It is used to ask for information about location.
</p>


<table class="wikitable">
5. "Når" is used to ask for information about something.
    <tr>
        <th>Norwegian Bokmål</th>
        <th>Pronunciation</th>
        <th>English Translation</th>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>Hvor er du?</td>
        <td>hvɔr ær duː</td>
        <td>Where are you?</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>Hvor er toalettet?</td>
        <td>hvɔr ær tuː lɛt ət</td>
        <td>Where is the bathroom?</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>Hvor mye koster det?</td>
        <td>hvɔr myː 'kɔstər dɛt</td>
        <td>How much does it cost?</td>
    </tr>
</table>


<h3>Hvorfor (Why)</h3>
=== Exercise 5: Rewrite the Questions ===


<p>
Rewrite the following sentences using the correct question words.
The question word <i>hvorfor</i> means 'why' in English. It is used to ask for a reason or explanation.
</p>


<table class="wikitable">
1. ___ er din favorittfilm? (What) 
    <tr>
        <th>Norwegian Bokmål</th>
        <th>Pronunciation</th>
        <th>English Translation</th>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>Hvorfor gjorde du det?</td>
        <td>hvɔr for 'jøːrə dʉː dɛt</td>
        <td>Why did you do that?</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>Hvorfor er du sint?</td>
        <td>hvɔr for ær duː sɪnt</td>
        <td>Why are you angry?</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>Hvorfor vil du ikke?</td>
        <td>hvɔr for viːl duː ɪk ə -</td>
        <td>Why don't you want to?</td>
    </tr>
</table>


<h3>Hvordan (How)</h3>
2. ___ vil komme i kveld? (Who)


<p>
3. ___ ligger nærmest? (Which) 
The question word <i>hvordan</i> means 'how' in English. It is used to ask for information about manner or method.
</p>


<table class="wikitable">
4. ___ er klokka? (What) 
    <tr>
        <th>Norwegian Bokmål</th>
        <th>Pronunciation</th>
        <th>English Translation</th>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>Hvordan har du det?</td>
        <td>hvɔr dɑn hɑr duː dɛt</td>
        <td>How are you?</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>Hvordan kommer jeg dit?</td>
        <td>hvɔr dɑn kɔmər jɛiː dɪt</td>
        <td>How do I get there?</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>Hvordan smaker det?</td>
        <td>hvɔr dɑn 'smɑːkər dɛt</td>
        <td>How does it taste?</td>
    </tr>
</table>


<h3>Når (When)</h3>
5. ___ koster en kopp kaffe? (How much)


<p>
== Solutions and Explanations for Exercises ==
The question word <i>når</i> means 'when' in English. It is used to ask for information about time.
</p>


<table class="wikitable">
Here are the solutions and explanations for the exercises.
    <tr>
        <th>Norwegian Bokmål</th>
        <th>Pronunciation</th>
        <th>English Translation</th>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>Når kommer toget?</td>
        <td>nɔr 'kɔmər toːgət</td>
        <td>When does the train arrive?</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>Når skal vi møtes?</td>
        <td>nɔr ʃɑlt viː 'møːtəs</td>
        <td>When should we meet?</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>Når er konserten?</td>
        <td>nɔr ær kɔnsært ər</td>
        <td>When is the concert?</td>
    </tr>
</table>


<h2>Indirect Questions</h2>
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===


<p>
1. Hvem er du? (Who are you?)
In addition to the question words listed above, there are other ways to form questions in Norwegian. One way is by using <i>indirect questions</i>. An indirect question is a statement that asks a question in a more polite or indirect way. For example, instead of asking "Hvem er du?", which is a direct question, we could say "Kan jeg spørre hva navnet ditt er?" which means "May I ask what your name is?". Here are some other examples of indirect questions in Norwegian:
</p>


<ul>
2. Når skal vi dra? (When shall we go?)
    <li>Kan du fortelle meg hvor butikken er?</li>
    <li>Jeg lurte på om du kunne gi meg beskjed når du kommer.</li>
    <li>Vet du om det er noen gode restauranter her?</li>
</ul>


<h2>Exercise</h2>
3. Hva liker du? (What do you like?)


<p>
4. Hvor er det? (Where is it?)
Now that you have learned about the different question words in Norwegian, it's time to practice forming questions on your own. Take a moment to think about some questions you would like to ask in Norwegian, then use the question words and sentence structures you have learned in this lesson to form those questions. If you are having trouble thinking of questions, try asking about the weather, someone's job or interests, or recommendations for a good restaurant or activity.
</p>


<h2>Conclusion</h2>
5. Hva slags vil du ha? (What kind do you want?)


<p>
=== Exercise 2: Match the Questions ===
In this lesson, you learned about the different question words in Norwegian and how to use them to form questions. By mastering these question words and structures, you will be able to communicate more effectively in Norwegian and have more meaningful conversations with others. Keep practicing forming questions on your own, and don't be afraid to ask native speakers for help or correction. With time and practice, you will become more confident in your ability to ask questions in Norwegian.
 
</p>
1. C - What are you doing? 
 
2. D - Who is he? 
 
3. E - Where is the school? 
 
4. B - How many books do you have? 
 
5. A - Where do you live? 
 
=== Exercise 3: Create Your Questions ===
 
1. Hvilken farge liker du? (Which color do you like?)
 
2. Når er møtet? (When is the meeting?)
 
3. Hvor mye koster en billett? (How much does a ticket cost?)
 
4. Hvem kommer til middag? (Who is coming to dinner?)
 
5. Hva slags mat liker du? (What kind of food do you like?)
 
=== Exercise 4: True or False ===
 
1. False - "Hvor" is used to ask about places. 
 
2. True - "Hva slags" is used to inquire about types or categories. 
 
3. False - "Hvem" means "who" in Norwegian Bokmål. 
 
4. True - "Hvor mye" asks about quantity or price. 
 
5. False - "Når" is used to ask about time.
 
=== Exercise 5: Rewrite the Questions ===
 
1. Hva er din favorittfilm? (What is your favorite movie?)
 
2. Hvem vil komme i kveld? (Who will come tonight?)
 
3. Hvilken ligger nærmest? (Which one is closest?)
 
4. Hva er klokka? (What time is it?)
 
5. Hvor mye koster en kopp kaffe? (How much does a cup of coffee cost?)
 
Congratulations! You've now learned how to use question words in Norwegian Bokmål. With practice, you'll find it easier to engage in conversations and seek information in your new language. Keep asking questions, and don’t hesitate to reach out to your classmates or teachers if you have any doubts!


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Welcome to another exciting lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Norwegian Bokmål Course"! Today, we're diving into an essential aspect of language learning: question words. Understanding how to ask questions is crucial for effective communication, whether you're exploring Norway, conversing with friends, or simply trying to get through everyday interactions.

In this lesson, we will explore various question words in Norwegian Bokmål, their meanings, and how to use them in sentences. We'll provide plenty of examples to illustrate each point, ensuring you grasp the nuances of forming questions in Norwegian. By the end of this lesson, you'll be equipped with the tools to start asking questions confidently!

Importance of Question Words[edit | edit source]

Question words are fundamental in any language. They help us gather information, clarify doubts, and engage in conversations. In Norwegian Bokmål, these words allow you to inquire about people, places, things, reasons, and manners. Mastering them opens the door to meaningful interactions and enriches your vocabulary.

Structure of the Lesson[edit | edit source]

1. Overview of Common Question Words

2. Examples of Each Question Word

3. Practice Exercises

4. Solutions and Explanations for Exercises

Overview of Common Question Words[edit | edit source]

Below is a list of some of the most common Norwegian question words.

Norwegian Bokmål Pronunciation English Translation
hva /vɑː/ what
hvem /vɛm/ who
hvor /vuːr/ where
når /nɔr/ when
hvorfor /ˈhʉrfʊr/ why
hvordan /ˈhʊrdɑn/ how
hvilken /ˈvɪlkɛn/ which
hvor mye /vuːr ˈmyːə/ how much
hvor mange /vuːr ˈmɑŋɛ/ how many
hva slags /vɑː slɑɡs/ what kind (of)

Each question word serves a specific purpose, and knowing when and how to use them is key to forming clear and effective questions.

Using Question Words[edit | edit source]

Now let's delve into examples of how to use these question words in sentences. This will help you understand their usage in context.

1. Hva (What)[edit | edit source]

  • Usage: To ask for information about something.
  • Example: Hva gjør du? (What are you doing?)
Norwegian Bokmål Pronunciation English Translation
Hva gjør du? /vɑː jøːr du/ What are you doing?
Hva er klokka? /vɑː ɛr ˈklɔkːɑ/ What time is it?
Hva liker du? /vɑː ˈliːkər du/ What do you like?
Hva skal vi spise? /vɑː skɑl vi ˈspiːsə/ What shall we eat?
Hva heter katten din? /vɑː ˈheːtər ˈkɑtn diːn/ What is your cat's name?

2. Hvem (Who)[edit | edit source]

  • Usage: To inquire about a person.
  • Example: Hvem er du? (Who are you?)
Norwegian Bokmål Pronunciation English Translation
Hvem er du? /vɛm ɛr du/ Who are you?
Hvem har ringt? /vɛm hɑr rɪŋt/ Who called?
Hvem jobber her? /vɛm ˈjʊbər hɛr/ Who works here?
Hvem kommer til festen? /vɛm ˈkɔmːər tɪl ˈfɛstən/ Who is coming to the party?
Hvem vil gå? /vɛm vɪl ɡɔː/ Who wants to go?

3. Hvor (Where)[edit | edit source]

  • Usage: To ask about a place or location.
  • Example: Hvor er du? (Where are you?)
Norwegian Bokmål Pronunciation English Translation
Hvor er du? /vuːr ɛr du/ Where are you?
Hvor ligger butikken? /vuːr ˈlɪɡər buˈtɪkːən/ Where is the store?
Hvor skal vi dra? /vuːr skɑl vi drɑ/ Where should we go?
Hvor bor du? /vuːr buːr du/ Where do you live?
Hvor er toalettet? /vuːr ɛr tuˈɑːlɛtːɛt/ Where is the bathroom?

4. Når (When)[edit | edit source]

  • Usage: To ask about time.
  • Example: Når skal vi spise? (When shall we eat?)
Norwegian Bokmål Pronunciation English Translation
Når skal vi spise? /nɔr skɑl vi ˈspiːsə/ When shall we eat?
Når er møtet? /nɔr ɛr ˈmøːtɛt/ When is the meeting?
Når kommer du hjem? /nɔr ˈkɔmːər du jɛm/ When are you coming home?
Når er det fest? /nɔr ɛr dɛ ˈfɛst/ When is the party?
Når skal vi dra til Norge? /nɔr skɑl vi drɑ tɪl ˈnɔrɡə/ When shall we go to Norway?

5. Hvorfor (Why)[edit | edit source]

  • Usage: To inquire about reasons or motives.
  • Example: Hvorfor er du trist? (Why are you sad?)
Norwegian Bokmål Pronunciation English Translation
Hvorfor er du trist? /ˈhʉrfʊr ɛr du trɪst/ Why are you sad?
Hvorfor skal vi gå? /ˈhʉrfʊr skɑl vi ɡɔː/ Why should we go?
Hvorfor er det viktig? /ˈhʉrfʊr ɛr dɛ ˈvɪktɪɡ/ Why is it important?
Hvorfor liker du ikke det? /ˈhʉrfʊr ˈliːkər du ˈɪkɛ dɛ/ Why don't you like that?
Hvorfor spør du? /ˈhʉrfʊr spør du/ Why are you asking?

6. Hvordan (How)[edit | edit source]

  • Usage: To ask about the manner or way of doing something.
  • Example: Hvordan lager man dette? (How do you make this?)
Norwegian Bokmål Pronunciation English Translation
Hvordan lager man dette? /ˈhʊrdɑn ˈlɑːɡər mɑn ˈdɛtə/ How do you make this?
Hvordan har du det? /ˈhʊrdɑn hɑr du dɛ/ How are you?
Hvordan fungerer det? /ˈhʊrdɑn fʊŋˈɡɛrɛ dɛ/ How does it work?
Hvordan går det? /ˈhʊrdɑn ɡɔːr dɛ/ How's it going?
Hvordan kan jeg hjelpe deg? /ˈhʊrdɑn kɑn jɛɡ ˈjɛlpə dɛɪ/ How can I help you?

7. Hvilken (Which)[edit | edit source]

  • Usage: To ask about a choice or selection among options.
  • Example: Hvilken bok leser du? (Which book are you reading?)
Norwegian Bokmål Pronunciation English Translation
Hvilken bok leser du? /ˈvɪlkɛn bɔk ˈleːsər du/ Which book are you reading?
Hvilken farge liker du? /ˈvɪlkɛn ˈfɑrɡə ˈliːkər du/ Which color do you like?
Hvilken film vil du se? /ˈvɪlkɛn fɪlm vɪl du seː/ Which movie do you want to see?
Hvilken vei skal vi ta? /ˈvɪlkɛn vɛɪ skɑl vi tɑː/ Which way should we take?
Hvilken restaurant anbefaler du? /ˈvɪlkɛn rɛstəˈrɑ̃ː ɑnˈbɛfɑːlər du/ Which restaurant do you recommend?

8. Hvor mye (How much)[edit | edit source]

  • Usage: To ask about quantity or price.
  • Example: Hvor mye koster det? (How much does it cost?)
Norwegian Bokmål Pronunciation English Translation
Hvor mye koster det? /vuːr ˈmyːə ˈkɔstɛr dɛ/ How much does it cost?
Hvor mye penger har du? /vuːr ˈmyːə ˈpeŋər hɑr du/ How much money do you have?
Hvor mye tid har vi? /vuːr ˈmyːə tiːd hɑr vi/ How much time do we have?
Hvor mye vann trenger vi? /vuːr ˈmyːə vɑn ˈtrɛŋər vi/ How much water do we need?
Hvor mye melk skal jeg kjøpe? /vuːr ˈmyːə mɛlk skɑl jɛɡ ˈjøːpə/ How much milk should I buy?

9. Hvor mange (How many)[edit | edit source]

  • Usage: To ask about a countable quantity.
  • Example: Hvor mange epler har du? (How many apples do you have?)
Norwegian Bokmål Pronunciation English Translation
Hvor mange epler har du? /vuːr ˈmɑŋɛ ˈɛplər hɑr du/ How many apples do you have?
Hvor mange bøker har du? /vuːr ˈmɑŋɛ ˈbøːkər hɑr du/ How many books do you have?
Hvor mange venner har du? /vuːr ˈmɑŋɛ ˈvɛnər hɑr du/ How many friends do you have?
Hvor mange språk snakker du? /vuːr ˈmɑŋɛ ˈsprɔːk ˈsnɑkər du/ How many languages do you speak?
Hvor mange timer har vi? /vuːr ˈmɑŋɛ ˈtiːmər hɑr vi/ How many hours do we have?

10. Hva slags (What kind)[edit | edit source]

  • Usage: To ask about the type or category of something.
  • Example: Hva slags musikk liker du? (What kind of music do you like?)
Norwegian Bokmål Pronunciation English Translation
Hva slags musikk liker du? /vɑː slɑɡs muˈsɪk ˈliːkər du/ What kind of music do you like?
Hva slags klær har du på? /vɑː slɑɡs klɛːr hɑr du pɔː/ What kind of clothes are you wearing?
Hva slags film vil du se? /vɑː slɑɡs fɪlm vɪl du seː/ What kind of movie do you want to see?
Hva slags aktiviteter liker du? /vɑː slɑɡs ɑktɪvɪˈtɛrə ˈliːkər du/ What kind of activities do you like?
Hva slags sport trener du? /vɑː slɑɡs spɔrt ˈtrɛːnər du/ What kind of sport do you train in?

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you've learned about question words and seen them in context, it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some practice exercises.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the appropriate question word from the list: hva, hvem, hvor, når, hvorfor, hvordan, hvilken, hvor mye, hvor mange, hva slags.

1. _______ er du?

2. _______ skal vi dra?

3. _______ liker du?

4. _______ er det?

5. _______ vil du ha?

Exercise 2: Match the Questions[edit | edit source]

Match the Norwegian question on the left with its English translation on the right.

Norwegian Question English Translation
1. Hva gjør du? A. Where do you live?
2. Hvem er han? B. How many books do you have?
3. Hvor ligger skolen? C. What are you doing?
4. Hvor mange bøker har du? D. Who is he?
5. Hvor bor du? E. Where is the school?

Exercise 3: Create Your Questions[edit | edit source]

Using the question words, create your questions based on the prompts below.

1. Ask someone about their favorite color.

2. Inquire about the time of a meeting.

3. Ask how much a ticket costs.

4. Find out who is coming to dinner.

5. Ask what kind of food they like.

Exercise 4: True or False[edit | edit source]

Read the following statements and determine if they are true or false based on what you've learned.

1. "Hvor" is used to ask about time.

2. "Hva slags" is used to inquire about types or categories.

3. "Hvem" means "what" in Norwegian Bokmål.

4. "Hvor mye" asks about quantity or price.

5. "Når" is used to ask for information about something.

Exercise 5: Rewrite the Questions[edit | edit source]

Rewrite the following sentences using the correct question words.

1. ___ er din favorittfilm? (What)

2. ___ vil komme i kveld? (Who)

3. ___ ligger nærmest? (Which)

4. ___ er klokka? (What)

5. ___ koster en kopp kaffe? (How much)

Solutions and Explanations for Exercises[edit | edit source]

Here are the solutions and explanations for the exercises.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

1. Hvem er du? (Who are you?)

2. Når skal vi dra? (When shall we go?)

3. Hva liker du? (What do you like?)

4. Hvor er det? (Where is it?)

5. Hva slags vil du ha? (What kind do you want?)

Exercise 2: Match the Questions[edit | edit source]

1. C - What are you doing?

2. D - Who is he?

3. E - Where is the school?

4. B - How many books do you have?

5. A - Where do you live?

Exercise 3: Create Your Questions[edit | edit source]

1. Hvilken farge liker du? (Which color do you like?)

2. Når er møtet? (When is the meeting?)

3. Hvor mye koster en billett? (How much does a ticket cost?)

4. Hvem kommer til middag? (Who is coming to dinner?)

5. Hva slags mat liker du? (What kind of food do you like?)

Exercise 4: True or False[edit | edit source]

1. False - "Hvor" is used to ask about places.

2. True - "Hva slags" is used to inquire about types or categories.

3. False - "Hvem" means "who" in Norwegian Bokmål.

4. True - "Hvor mye" asks about quantity or price.

5. False - "Når" is used to ask about time.

Exercise 5: Rewrite the Questions[edit | edit source]

1. Hva er din favorittfilm? (What is your favorite movie?)

2. Hvem vil komme i kveld? (Who will come tonight?)

3. Hvilken ligger nærmest? (Which one is closest?)

4. Hva er klokka? (What time is it?)

5. Hvor mye koster en kopp kaffe? (How much does a cup of coffee cost?)

Congratulations! You've now learned how to use question words in Norwegian Bokmål. With practice, you'll find it easier to engage in conversations and seek information in your new language. Keep asking questions, and don’t hesitate to reach out to your classmates or teachers if you have any doubts!

Table of Contents - Norwegian Bokmål Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Introduction to Norwegian Bokmål


Greetings and Introductions


Nouns and Pronouns


Numbers and Time


Verbs and Tenses


Daily Activities


Adjectives and Adverbs


Food and Drink


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Travel and Transportation


Questions and Negation


Family and Relationships


Norwegian Customs and Traditions


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