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Norwegian Bokmål Grammar - How to Use "Be"

Hi Norwegian Bokmål learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Norwegian Bokmål. We will look at the conjugation of the verb, as well as some examples of how it is used in sentences.

The verb "be" is an irregular verb in Norwegian Bokmål, and it is used to express existence, identity, or location. It is also used to form the passive voice. The conjugation of the verb "be" is as follows:

Person	Present	Past	Future
I	er	var	vil være
You	er	var	vil være
He/She/It	er	var	vil være
We	er	var	vil være
You (plural)	er	var	vil være
They	er	var	vil være

Here are some examples of how the verb "be" is used in sentences:

• Person 1: Hvor er du? (Where are you?)
• Person 2: Jeg er hjemme. (I am at home.)

• Person 1: Hvem er hun? (Who is she?)
• Person 2: Hun er min beste venn. (She is my best friend.)

• Person 1: Er dette en bok? (Is this a book?)
• Person 2: Ja, det er det. (Yes, it is.)

• Person 1: Var du på kino i går? (Were you at the cinema yesterday?)
• Person 2: Nei, jeg var ikke der. (No, I was not there.)

• Person 1: Vil du være med meg? (Will you be with me?)
• Person 2: Ja, jeg vil være med deg. (Yes, I will be with you.)

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