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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!


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== Introduction ==
=== Importance of Question Words ===


In this lesson, we will explore the topic of forming questions using question words in Norwegian Bokmål. Asking questions is an essential part of communication, and understanding how to use question words will greatly enhance your ability to engage in conversations in Norwegian Bokmål. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently ask questions using common question words and understand the responses you receive.
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.


We will begin by introducing the various question words in Norwegian Bokmål, and then we will delve into the specific rules and structures for forming questions using these words. Throughout the lesson, we will provide numerous examples and exercises to help you practice and reinforce your learning. Additionally, we will explore any regional variations in the usage of question words and share interesting cultural facts related to this topic. So let's get started!
=== Structure of the Lesson ===


== Common Question Words ==
1. '''Overview of Common Question Words'''


In Norwegian Bokmål, there are several question words that are commonly used to ask different types of questions. These question words include:
2. '''Examples of Each Question Word'''


* Hvem (Who)
3. '''Practice Exercises'''
* Hva (What)
* Hvor (Where)
* Når (When)
* Hvorfor (Why)
* Hvordan (How)
* Hvilken/Hvilket/Hvilke (Which)
* Hvor mange (How many)
* Hvor mye (How much)
* Hvilken farge (Which color)
* Hvilken størrelse (Which size)
* Hvilken type (Which type)


Each question word serves a specific purpose and is used in different contexts. Let's explore each question word in more detail.
4. '''Solutions and Explanations for Exercises'''


=== Hvem (Who) ===
== Overview of Common Question Words ==


The question word "hvem" is used to ask about a person or people. It can refer to both the subject and the object of the sentence. Here are a few examples:
Below is a list of some of the most common Norwegian question words.  


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Norwegian Bokmål !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! 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
 
|-
|-
| Hvem er han? || Hvem er hahn? || Who is he?
 
| hvor mange || /vuːr ˈmɑŋɛ/ || how many
 
|-
|-
| Hvem kjenner du? || Hvem kjenner doo? || Who do you know?
 
| hva slags || /vɑː slɑɡs/ || what kind (of)
 
|}
|}


In the first example, the question "Hvem er han?" asks for the identity of a person. In the second example, the question "Hvem kjenner du?" asks for the people the person knows.
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) ====


=== Hva (What) ===
* '''Usage''': To ask for information about something.


The question word "hva" is used to ask about things, actions, or ideas. It can refer to both the subject and the object of the sentence. Here are a few examples:
* '''Example''': Hva gjør du? (What are you doing?)


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Norwegian Bokmål !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! 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 gjør du? || Hva yur doo? || What are you doing?
 
| Hva skal vi spise? || /vɑː skɑl vi ˈspiːsə/ || What shall we eat?
 
|-
|-
| Hva er det? || Hva er deh? || What is that?
 
| Hva heter katten din? || /vɑː ˈheːtər ˈkɑtn diːn/ || What is your cat's name?
 
|}
|}


In the first example, the question "Hva gjør du?" asks about the action the person is currently doing. In the second example, the question "Hva er det?" asks about the identity or nature of an object.
==== 2. Hvem (Who) ====


=== Hvor (Where) ===
* '''Usage''': To inquire about a person.


The question word "hvor" is used to ask about locations or places. It can also be used to ask about the distance between two places. Here are a few examples:
* '''Example''': Hvem er du? (Who are you?)


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Norwegian Bokmål !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! 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?
 
|-
|-
| Hvor bor du? || Hvor bor doo? || Where do you live?
 
| Hvem kommer til festen? || /vɛm ˈkɔmːər tɪl ˈfɛstən/ || Who is coming to the party?
 
|-
|-
| Hvor er toalettet? || Hvor er toaletet? || Where is the bathroom?
 
| Hvem vil gå? || /vɛm vɪl ɡɔː/ || Who wants to go?
 
|}
|}


In the first example, the question "Hvor bor du?" asks about the person's place of residence. In the second example, the question "Hvor er toalettet?" asks about the location of the bathroom.
==== 3. Hvor (Where) ====


=== Når (When) ===
* '''Usage''': To ask about a place or location.


The question word "når" is used to ask about time, dates, or events. Here are a few examples:
* '''Example''': Hvor er du? (Where are you?)


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Norwegian Bokmål !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! 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?
 
|-
|-
| Når kommer du? || Når kommer doo? || When are you coming?
 
| Hvor bor du? || /vuːr buːr du/ || Where do you live?
 
|-
|-
| Når er festen? || Når er festen? || When is the party?
 
| Hvor er toalettet? || /vuːr ɛr tuˈɑːlɛtːɛt/ || Where is the bathroom?
 
|}
|}


In the first example, the question "Når kommer du?" asks about the time of arrival. In the second example, the question "Når er festen?" asks about the date or time of the party.
==== 4. Når (When) ====


=== Hvorfor (Why) ===
* '''Usage''': To ask about time.


The question word "hvorfor" is used to ask about the reason or cause of something. Here are a few examples:
* '''Example''': Når skal vi spise? (When shall we eat?)


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Norwegian Bokmål !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! 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?
 
|-
|-
| Hvorfor gråter du? || Hvorfor growter doo? || Why are you crying?
 
| Når er det fest? || /nɔr ɛr dɛ ˈfɛst/ || When is the party?
 
|-
|-
| Hvorfor gikk han hjem? || Hvorfor gikk hahn hehm? || Why did he go home?
 
| Når skal vi dra til Norge? || /nɔr skɑl vi drɑ tɪl ˈnɔrɡə/ || When shall we go to Norway?
 
|}
|}


In the first example, the question "Hvorfor gråter du?" asks about the reason for the person's tears. In the second example, the question "Hvorfor gikk han hjem?" asks about the reason for the person's departure.
==== 5. Hvorfor (Why) ====


=== Hvordan (How) ===
* '''Usage''': To inquire about reasons or motives.


The question word "hvordan" is used to ask about the manner or way in which something is done. Here are a few examples:
* '''Example''': Hvorfor er du trist? (Why are you sad?)


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Norwegian Bokmål !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! 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?
 
|-
|-
| Hvordan har du det? || Hvordan har doo deh? || How are you?
 
| Hvorfor liker du ikke det? || /ˈhʉrfʊr ˈliːkər du ˈɪkɛ dɛ/ || Why don't you like that?
 
|-
|-
| Hvordan lager man kake? || Hvordan lager mann kake? || How do you make a cake?
 
| Hvorfor spør du? || /ˈhʉrfʊr spør du/ || Why are you asking?
 
|}
|}


In the first example, the question "Hvordan har du det?" asks about the person's well-being. In the second example, the question "Hvordan lager man kake?" asks about the process of making a cake.
==== 6. Hvordan (How) ====


=== Hvilken/Hvilket/Hvilke (Which) ===
* '''Usage''': To ask about the manner or way of doing something.


The question words "hvilken," "hvilket," and "hvilke" are used to ask about a specific choice or selection from a group. The form of the question word depends on the gender and number of the noun it refers to. Here are a few examples:
* '''Example''': Hvordan lager man dette? (How do you make this?)


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Norwegian Bokmål !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! Norwegian Bokmål !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
|-
|-
| Hvilken bok liker du best? || Hvilken bohk leeker doo best? || Which book do you like the most?
 
| 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?
 
|-
|-
| Hvilket språk snakker du? || Hvilket sprehk snahkker doo? || Which language do you speak?
 
| 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?
 
|}
|}


In the first example, the question "Hvilken bok liker du best?" asks about the person's preference among a group of books. In the second example, the question "Hvilket språk snakker du?" asks about the language the person speaks.
==== 7. Hvilken (Which) ====


=== Hvor mange (How many) ===
* '''Usage''': To ask about a choice or selection among options.


The question phrase "hvor mange" is used to ask about the quantity or number of something. Here are a few examples:
* '''Example''': Hvilken bok leser du? (Which book are you reading?)


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Norwegian Bokmål !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! 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?
 
|-
|-
| Hvor mange søsken har du? || Hvor mange suhsken har doo? || How many siblings do you have?
 
| Hvilken vei skal vi ta? || /ˈvɪlkɛn vɛɪ skɑl vi tɑː/ || Which way should we take?
 
|-
|-
| Hvor mange bøker har du? || Hvor mange buker har doo? || How many books do you have?
 
| Hvilken restaurant anbefaler du? || /ˈvɪlkɛn rɛstəˈrɑ̃ː ɑnˈbɛfɑːlər du/ || Which restaurant do you recommend?
 
|}
|}


In the first example, the question "Hvor mange søsken har du?" asks about the number of siblings the person has. In the second example, the question "Hvor mange bøker har du?" asks about the number of books the person has.
==== 8. Hvor mye (How much) ====


=== Hvor mye (How much) ===
* '''Usage''': To ask about quantity or price.


The question phrase "hvor mye" is used to ask about the quantity or amount of something. Here are a few examples:
* '''Example''': Hvor mye koster det? (How much does it cost?)


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Norwegian Bokmål !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! 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 koster det? || Hvor mye kohster deh? || How much does it cost?
 
| Hvor mye vann trenger vi? || /vuːr ˈmyːə vɑn ˈtrɛŋər vi/ || How much water do we need?
 
|-
|-
| Hvor mye tid har du? || Hvor mye teed har doo? || How much time do you have?
 
| Hvor mye melk skal jeg kjøpe? || /vuːr ˈmyːə mɛlk skɑl jɛɡ ˈjøːpə/ || How much milk should I buy?
 
|}
|}


In the first example, the question "Hvor mye koster det?" asks about the price or cost of something. In the second example, the question "Hvor mye tid har du?" asks about the amount of time the person has.
==== 9. Hvor mange (How many) ====


=== Hvilken farge (Which color) ===
* '''Usage''': To ask about a countable quantity.


The question phrase "hvilken farge" is used to ask about the color of something. Here are a few examples:
* '''Example''': Hvor mange epler har du? (How many apples do you have?)


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Norwegian Bokmål !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! 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?
 
|-
|-
| Hvilken farge har bilen? || Hvilken fahrghe har beelen? || What color is the car?
 
| Hvor mange språk snakker du? || /vuːr ˈmɑŋɛ ˈsprɔːk ˈsnɑkər du/ || How many languages do you speak?
 
|-
|-
| Hvilken farge liker du best? || Hvilken fahrghe leeker doo best? || Which color do you like the most?
 
| Hvor mange timer har vi? || /vuːr ˈmɑŋɛ ˈtiːmər hɑr vi/ || How many hours do we have?
 
|}
|}


In the first example, the question "Hvilken farge har bilen?" asks about the color of the car. In the second example, the question "Hvilken farge liker du best?" asks about the person's favorite color.
==== 10. Hva slags (What kind) ====


=== Hvilken størrelse (Which size) ===
* '''Usage''': To ask about the type or category of something.


The question phrase "hvilken størrelse" is used to ask about the size of something. Here are a few examples:
* '''Example''': Hva slags musikk liker du? (What kind of music do you like?)


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Norwegian Bokmål !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! 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?
 
|-
|-
| Hvilken størrelse bruker du? || Hvilken storrehlse brooker doo? || What size do you wear?
 
| Hva slags aktiviteter liker du? || /vɑː slɑɡs ɑktɪvɪˈtɛrə ˈliːkər du/ || What kind of activities do you like?
 
|-
|-
| Hvilken størrelse har skoen? || Hvilken storrehlse har skoehn? || What size is the shoe?
 
| Hva slags sport trener du? || /vɑː slɑɡs spɔrt ˈtrɛːnər du/ || What kind of sport do you train in?
 
|}
|}


In the first example, the question "Hvilken størrelse bruker du?" asks about the size of the person's clothing. In the second example, the question "Hvilken størrelse har skoen?" asks about the size of the shoe.
== 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? 


=== Hvilken type (Which type) ===
3. _______ liker du? 


The question phrase "hvilken type" is used to ask about the type or category of something. Here are a few examples:
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"
{| class="wikitable"
! Norwegian Bokmål !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! 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?
 
|-
|-
| Hvilken type musikk liker du? || Hvilken teepeh moozeek leeker doo? || What type of music do you like?
 
| 4. Hvor mange bøker har du? || D. Who is he?
 
|-
|-
| Hvilken type film foretrekker du? || Hvilken teepeh feelm forrehktehr doo? || Which type of movie do you prefer?
 
| 5. Hvor bor du? || E. Where is the school?
 
|}
|}


In the first example, the question "Hvilken type musikk liker du?" asks about the person's preference for a certain type of music. In the second example, the question "Hvilken type film foretrekker du?" asks about the person's preference for a certain type of movie.
=== Exercise 3: Create Your Questions ===
 
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 ===
 
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 ===


== Exercises ==
Rewrite the following sentences using the correct question words.


Now that we have covered the various question words in Norwegian Bokmål, let's practice forming questions using these words. Choose the appropriate question word to complete each question.
1. ___ er din favorittfilm? (What) 


1. _________________ bor du? (Where)
2. ___ vil komme i kveld? (Who)
2. _________________ er toalettet? (Where)
3. _________________ gjør du? (What)
4. _________________ er det? (What)
5. _________________ gråter du? (Why)
6. _________________ har du det? (How)
7. _________________ bok liker du best? (Which)
8. _________________ språk snakker du? (Which)
9. _________________ søsken har du? (How many)
10. _________________ koster det? (How much)


Solution:
3. ___ ligger nærmest? (Which) 
1. Hvor
2. Hvor
3. Hva
4. Hva
5. Hvorfor
6. Hvordan
7. Hvilken
8. Hvilket
9. Hvor mange
10. Hvor mye


== Cultural Insights ==
4. ___ er klokka? (What) 


In Norwegian Bokmål, the usage of question words is similar to other Germanic languages, such as Danish and Swedish. However, there may be slight variations in the usage of specific question words across different regions of Norway.
5. ___ koster en kopp kaffe? (How much) 


For example, in some regions, the question word "hva" is used more frequently than "hvilken" when asking about preferences or choices. Similarly, the question word "hvor" may be used interchangeably with "hvorhen" in some dialects to ask about the direction or destination of a person or object.
== Solutions and Explanations for Exercises ==


It is also interesting to note that the question word "hvorfor" can sometimes be perceived as impolite or intrusive in certain contexts. Norwegians tend to value privacy and personal boundaries, so it is important to consider the cultural context when using this question word.
Here are the solutions and explanations for the exercises.


In terms of historical reasons for these differences, the regional variations in the usage of question words can be attributed to the diverse dialects and language traditions that have developed over time in different parts of Norway. These variations reflect the rich linguistic heritage and cultural diversity within the country.
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===


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


In this lesson, we have explored the topic of forming questions using question words in Norwegian Bokmål. We have learned about the different question words and their specific usage in various contexts. By understanding how to use question words, you will be able to ask questions and engage in conversations more effectively in Norwegian Bokmål.
2. Når skal vi dra? (When shall we go?)


Remember to practice forming questions using question words in your daily interactions with native speakers or language partners. This will help you become more comfortable and proficient in using these question words. Additionally, continue building your vocabulary and grammar knowledge to enhance your overall language skills.
3. Hva liker du? (What do you like?)


Congratulations on completing this lesson! You are now one step closer to achieving proficiency in Norwegian Bokmål. Keep up the great work!
4. Hvor er det? (Where is it?)
 
5. Hva slags vil du ha? (What kind do you want?)
 
=== Exercise 2: Match the Questions ===
 
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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