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Norwegian Bokmål → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Prepositions and Conjunctions → Common Prepositions

In this lesson, you will learn how to use common prepositions in Norwegian Bokmål. Prepositions are words that connect nouns and pronouns to other words in a sentence. They show the relationship between the object and the rest of the sentence. Understanding prepositions is essential to form grammatically correct sentences.

Common Prepositions

Norwegian Bokmål has various prepositions that function similarly to prepositions in English. The following list includes common prepositions:

• på (on, upon)
• i (in, into)
• med (with)
• til (to, towards)
• hos (at, with)
• av (of)
• om (about, around)
• etter (after)
• for (for, before)
• mellom (between)
• bak (behind)
• ved (by, beside)
• fra (from)
• til tross for / på tross av (despite, in spite of)
• foran (in front of)
• mellom (in between)
• over (over, above)
• under (under, beneath)
• forbi (past, beyond)
• rundt (around)

Here are some examples of how these common prepositions are used:

Norwegian Bokmål	Pronunciation	English
Jeg bor på en øy.	yai bor po en øi.	I live on an island.
Boken ligger i skapet.	booken liyer i skapet.	The book is in the cupboard.
Jeg skal reise til USA.	yai skal reise til USA.	I am going to travel to the USA.
Han gjør lekser med faren sin.	han juur lekser med faaren sin.	He does homework with his father.

Usage of Prepositions

Prepositions are used to connect the noun or pronoun to the rest of the sentence. They help to clarify the relationship between the object and the rest of the sentence. Here are some examples to show how prepositions can be used in context:

• Jeg skal gå på butikken. (I am going to the store.)
• Jeg bor i en leilighet. (I live in an apartment.)
• Min venn er med meg på festen. (My friend is with me at the party.)
• Jeg vil snakke med deg etterpå. (I want to speak with you later.)
• Han reiser til Paris med tog. (He travels to Paris by train.)

Note that prepositions do not function alone but are necessary to form a complete sentence. In addition, prepositions can have different meanings depending on the context in which they are used. Therefore, it is important to understand the context and the relationship between the object and the rest of the sentence.

Summary

In conclusion, learning the common prepositions in Norwegian Bokmål is necessary for forming grammatically correct sentences. Prepositions are essential in connecting nouns and pronouns to the rest of the sentence, showing the relationship between the object and the rest of the sentence. Using the examples and explanations provided, students can practice proper usage of prepositions to improve their language skills.

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

Related 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