Grammar
Short lessons with examples, plus drills and mini‑quizzes. Start with the overview, then dive into lessons.
Grammar at a glance
A quick cheat sheet. It’s intentionally simplified—use it as a map, then learn details through examples.
Word order
V2
Norwegian (Bokmål) is verb-second (V2) in main clauses. Like Swedish/Danish, it uses definite suffixes on nouns.
Articles / Gender / Cases
Articles: YesGender: ThreeCases: 0
Verbs
Verbs conjugate by tense but not by person (jeg snakker / du snakker).
Plurals
Plural forms vary; definite forms are often suffixes (en bil → bilen).
Politeness
Mostly informal in everyday use; polite phrasing is still helpful.
Fast tips
- Practice V2 word order with short sentences.
- Learn nouns with the article (en/ei/et).
Lessons
V2 word order (main clauses)
In many main clauses, the verb comes second.
Grammar overview (quick cheat sheet)
A high-level map of how this language works.
Word order basics
Where the verb usually goes, and what changes it.
Articles (a/the) style words
Whether you need ‘a/the’-type words, and how to get started.
Gender (noun classes)
Some languages group nouns into classes that affect articles/adjectives.
Asking questions
Yes/no questions and common question words.
Negation (saying ‘not’)
How to say ‘not / don’t / can’t’ at a basic level.
Verbs: the first 10 you should learn
A study strategy for verbs that unlock real sentences.
Politeness & formality
How to sound polite without overthinking grammar.