Norwegian Grammar for BeginnersCEFR A1 Level
Start your journey with basic grammar concepts and simple sentence structures.
Start your Norwegian grammar journey with A1 beginner lessons. Learn essential Norwegian grammar rules including basic sentence structure, present tense, articles, and simple phrases. Perfect for absolute beginners with clear explanations and practical examples.
Personal Pronouns
Learn the Norwegian personal pronouns used as subjects and objects. Norwegian pronouns are straightforward with no case system for nouns, making them easy to learn for English speakers.
Present Tense
Master the Norwegian present tense, one of the easiest verb forms to learn. Norwegian verbs have the same form for all persons - no conjugation by subject is needed!
Articles (Definite & Indefinite)
Learn Norwegian articles and the unique feature of suffixed definite articles. Norwegian has two genders (common and neuter), and definite articles are attached to the end of nouns.
Basic Word Order
Learn the fundamental word order rules in Norwegian, including the important V2 rule that puts the verb in second position. Master how to form statements and questions correctly.
Numbers 1-100
Learn Norwegian numbers from 1 to 100. Norwegian numbers follow logical patterns similar to English, making them relatively easy to learn.
Basic Questions
Learn to form yes/no questions and use question words in Norwegian. Master the essential interrogative words (hva, hvem, hvor, når, hvorfor, hvordan) and understand the V2 word order rule that applies to questions.
Negation
Learn to make negative sentences in Norwegian using 'ikke' (not). Understand where to place 'ikke' in different sentence types and master common negative words like 'aldri' (never), 'ingen' (no one), and 'ingenting' (nothing).
Possessive Adjectives
Express ownership in Norwegian with possessive adjectives (min, din, hans, hennes, vår, deres). Learn how possessives agree with the noun they modify and understand the two placement options: before or after the noun.
Noun Gender
Norwegian has three grammatical genders: masculine (en), feminine (ei), and neuter (et). Learn to identify noun genders and understand how they affect articles, adjectives, and other words. Most learners can treat feminine as masculine (the 'two-gender' system).
Plural Nouns
Learn how to form plural nouns in Norwegian. Most nouns add '-er' or '-r' for indefinite plural, and '-ene' or '-a' for definite plural. Understand the patterns based on gender and syllable structure, and memorize common irregular plurals.
Basic Adjectives
Learn common Norwegian adjectives and how they agree with nouns in gender and number. Understand adjective placement (before nouns or as predicates) and master the basic endings: base form, neuter (-t), plural (-e), and definite (-e).
Time Expressions
Master telling time in Norwegian and learn essential time vocabulary. Understand days of the week, months, seasons, and common time phrases like i dag (today), i morgen (tomorrow), and i går (yesterday). Learn to ask and answer questions about time.
Common Verbs (være, ha)
Master the two most essential Norwegian verbs: 'være' (to be) and 'ha' (to have). These irregular verbs appear in almost every sentence and are crucial for basic communication. Learn their present tense forms and common expressions.
Basic Prepositions
Learn essential Norwegian prepositions for location, time, and direction. Master 'i' (in), 'på' (on/at), 'til' (to), 'fra' (from), 'med' (with), and 'hos' (at someone's place). Understand how Norwegian prepositions differ from English equivalents.