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Introduction

Welcome to the lesson on common prepositions in Norwegian Bokmål! Prepositions are an essential part of any language, including Norwegian Bokmål. They help us express relationships between different words and indicate location, direction, time, and more. In this lesson, we will explore the most commonly used prepositions in Norwegian Bokmål, along with their usage and examples. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to use prepositions correctly in your Norwegian Bokmål sentences.

Common Prepositions

Prepositions of Place

Prepositions of place are used to describe the location or position of an object or person in relation to something else. Here are some common prepositions of place in Norwegian Bokmål:

Norwegian Bokmål	Pronunciation	English
på	poh	on, at
i	ee	in
ved	ved	by, near
under	oon-der	under
over	oh-ver	over
mellom	mel-lom	between
foran	for-an	in front of
bak	bak	behind
ved siden av	ved see-den av	next to
rundt	roont	around

Examples:

• Jeg bor på Oslo. (I live in Oslo.)
• Boken ligger på bordet. (The book is on the table.)
• Skolen er ved siden av parken. (The school is next to the park.)

Prepositions of Time

Prepositions of time are used to indicate when an action takes place. Here are some common prepositions of time in Norwegian Bokmål:

Norwegian Bokmål	Pronunciation	English
i	ee	in, during
på	poh	on, at
etter	e-ter	after
før	fur	before
om	ohm	in, after
rundt	roont	around
mellom	mel-lom	between
fra	fra	from
til	til	to, until

Examples:

• Vi skal møtes i morgen. (We are meeting tomorrow.)
• Jeg skal på kino på lørdag. (I am going to the cinema on Saturday.)
• Jeg kommer før lunsj. (I will come before lunch.)

Prepositions of Direction

Prepositions of direction are used to indicate movement or direction. Here are some common prepositions of direction in Norwegian Bokmål:

Norwegian Bokmål	Pronunciation	English
til	til	to
fra	fra	from
gjennom	yen-nom	through
over	oh-ver	over
under	oon-der	under
langs	langs	along
opp	ohp	up
ned	ned	down
ut	oot	out
inn	een	in

Examples:

• Jeg går til butikken. (I am going to the store.)
• Han kom fra skolen. (He came from the school.)
• Bilen kjørte opp bakken. (The car drove up the hill.)

Regional Variations

It's important to note that the usage and understanding of prepositions can vary slightly across different regions of Norway. While the core meaning of prepositions remains the same, there may be some regional variations in their usage. It's always helpful to be aware of these differences, especially if you plan on traveling or interacting with native Norwegian speakers from different regions.

Cultural Insights

Norwegian culture is deeply rooted in its natural surroundings, and this is reflected in the language. Prepositions related to nature and the environment are commonly used in Norwegian Bokmål. For example, the preposition "på" (on, at) is frequently used to describe being in nature, such as "på fjellet" (in the mountains) or "på stranda" (on the beach). Norwegians have a strong connection to their natural surroundings and often engage in outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and fishing.

Additionally, prepositions are used in Norwegian Bokmål to indicate social relationships and interactions. For example, the preposition "med" (with) is used to express companionship and togetherness, such as "med venner" (with friends) or "med familien" (with family). Norwegians value strong social connections and prioritize spending quality time with loved ones.

Exercises

Now it's time to practice using the common prepositions in Norwegian Bokmål! Complete the following exercises and check your answers below.

Exercise 1: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

1. Jeg bor _____ Norge.

2. Vi skal møtes _____ parken.

3. Han kom _____ toget.

4. Boken ligger _____ bordet.

5. Jeg skal på ferie _____ to uker.

Exercise 2: Translate the following sentences into Norwegian Bokmål.

1. She is in the kitchen.

2. The cat is under the table.

3. We are going to the cinema on Friday.

4. They live next to the park.

5. The bus goes through the city.

Exercise Solutions

Exercise 1:

1. Jeg bor i Norge.

2. Vi skal møtes i parken.

3. Han kom med toget.

4. Boken ligger på bordet.

5. Jeg skal på ferie i to uker.

Exercise 2:

1. Hun er på kjøkkenet.

2. Katten er under bordet.

3. Vi skal på kino på fredag.

4. De bor ved siden av parken.

5. Bussen går gjennom byen.

Congratulations! You've successfully completed the exercises.

Table of Contents - Norwegian Bokmål Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Norwegian Bokmål

• Alphabet and Pronunciation
• Basic Sentence Structure

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Gender and Definite Articles
• Personal Pronouns

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-100
• Telling Time

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Daily Activities

• Daily Routine
• Hobbies and Interests

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjective Agreement
• Comparatives and Superlatives

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Food and Drink

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Common Prepositions
• Coordinating Conjunctions

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Questions and Negation

• Question Words
• Negation

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Expressing Emotions

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Norwegian Customs and Traditions

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Etiquette and Social Norms

Other Lessons

• Adjectives
• Gender and Definite Articles
• Future Tense
• Present Tense
• Relative clauses
• Basic Sentence Structure
• Modal verbs
• Nouns and adjectives
• Formal writing and communication
• Comparatives and Superlatives

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