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Indefinite article “a/an” Exercises in Norwegian language
Mastering the use of indefinite articles "a" and "an" is a fundamental step in learning Norwegian. In Norwegian, these articles correspond to "en" and "et," and their usage is determined by the gender and the form of the noun they precede. Unlike English, which only considers the initial sound of the following word, Norwegian indefinite articles depend on whether the noun is masculine, feminine, or neuter. Understanding when to use "en" and "et" correctly can significantly improve your fluency and comprehension in everyday conversations.
In Norwegian, "en" is used with masculine nouns, "ei" with feminine nouns, and "et" with neuter nouns. For instance, "en bil" means "a car" (masculine), "ei bok" means "a book" (feminine), and "et hus" means "a house" (neuter). However, in many dialects, "ei" is often replaced by "en," making it less common in spoken language. This page offers a variety of grammar exercises designed to help you practice and internalize the correct usage of these indefinite articles, ensuring you gain confidence and accuracy in your Norwegian language skills.
Exercise 1
<p>1. He bought *en* bok (an item to read).</p>
<p>2. She has *et* hus (a place to live).</p>
<p>3. They found *en* hund (an animal that barks).</p>
<p>4. We visited *et* museum (a place to see exhibitions).</p>
<p>5. I need *en* kopp kaffe (a container for a hot drink).</p>
<p>6. She is looking for *en* jobb (a place to work).</p>
<p>7. He drove *en* bil (a vehicle for transport).</p>
<p>8. They saw *et* fjell (a large natural elevation).</p>
<p>9. We adopted *en* katt (an animal that purrs).</p>
<p>10. She bought *en* stol (an object to sit on).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Han kjøpte *en* bok i går (a book).</p>
<p>2. Hun har *en* hund som heter Max (a dog).</p>
<p>3. Vi trenger *et* bord til festen (a table).</p>
<p>4. De fant *et* hus ved stranden (a house).</p>
<p>5. Jeg vil ha *en* kopp kaffe (a cup of coffee).</p>
<p>6. Hun så *en* film på kino (a movie).</p>
<p>7. Han har *en* bil som er rød (a car).</p>
<p>8. Vi kjøpte *et* eple på markedet (an apple).</p>
<p>9. Hun fikk *en* ny kjole i gave (a new dress).</p>
<p>10. De leter etter *en* jobb i byen (a job).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Han kjøpte *en* bok i går (item often found in a library).</p>
<p>2. Jeg trenger *en* ny blyant før eksamen (something used for writing).</p>
<p>3. De har *en* katt som kjæledyr (common household pet).</p>
<p>4. Hun spiste *et* eple til lunsj (fruit that keeps the doctor away).</p>
<p>5. Vi så *en* film på kino i helgen (activity you do in a cinema).</p>
<p>6. Han har *en* bror som bor i Oslo (male sibling).</p>
<p>7. De fant *et* gammelt kart i loftet (item used for navigation).</p>
<p>8. Hun kjøpte *en* ny kjole til festen (clothing item often worn by women).</p>
<p>9. Jeg har *en* bil som er rød (common mode of transport).</p>
<p>10. Vi har *et* hus ved sjøen (place where people live).</p>