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Irregular adjectives Exercises in Norwegian language
Mastering irregular adjectives in Norwegian can be a challenging yet rewarding aspect of learning the language. Unlike regular adjectives, which follow predictable patterns when modified for gender, number, and definiteness, irregular adjectives deviate from these norms and require special attention. Understanding these unique forms is essential for achieving fluency and expressing nuanced descriptions accurately in Norwegian. This page offers a variety of exercises designed to help you recognize, practice, and internalize the correct usage of these irregular adjectives, enabling you to communicate more effectively and naturally.
Irregular adjectives often have distinct comparative and superlative forms that do not follow the standard rules. For example, the adjective "god" (good) becomes "bedre" (better) in the comparative and "best" (best) in the superlative, defying the regular "-ere" and "-est" endings. Through targeted exercises, you will become familiar with these exceptions and learn to apply them correctly in context. By practicing with both written and spoken examples, you will enhance your understanding and retention, making irregular adjectives a less daunting and more intuitive part of your Norwegian language toolkit. Dive into the exercises to solidify your grasp of these essential components of Norwegian grammar.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Denne oppgaven er *vanskeligere* enn den forrige (comparative form of "vanskelig").</p>
<p>2. Han er den *eldste* i klassen (superlative form of "gammel").</p>
<p>3. Denne boken er *dårligere* enn den andre (comparative form of "dårlig").</p>
<p>4. Hun er den *beste* svømmeren i laget (superlative form of "god").</p>
<p>5. Dette huset er *større* enn vårt (comparative form of "stor").</p>
<p>6. Denne veien er *kortere* enn den andre (comparative form of "kort").</p>
<p>7. Han er den *yngste* av søsknene (superlative form of "ung").</p>
<p>8. Været i dag er *bedre* enn i går (comparative form of "god").</p>
<p>9. Dette problemet er *verre* enn det forrige (comparative form of "dårlig").</p>
<p>10. Hun er den *minste* i familien (superlative form of "liten").</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Hun er den *eldste* i familien (superlative form of "old").</p>
<p>2. Han er *dårligere* til å spille fotball enn broren sin (comparative form of "bad").</p>
<p>3. Dette er den *beste* filmen jeg har sett (superlative form of "good").</p>
<p>4. Den *minste* hunden er ofte den mest høylytte (superlative form of "small").</p>
<p>5. Han følte seg *verre* etter å ha spist det gamle brødet (comparative form of "bad").</p>
<p>6. Hun er *yngre* enn søsteren sin (comparative form of "young").</p>
<p>7. Dette er den *største* bygningen i byen (superlative form of "large").</p>
<p>8. Han er *flinkere* enn meg til å lage mat (comparative form of "skilled").</p>
<p>9. Hun er den *vakreste* personen jeg kjenner (superlative form of "beautiful").</p>
<p>10. Denne boken er *bedre* enn den forrige (comparative form of "good").</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Han er den *beste* læreren jeg har hatt (superlative form of "bra").</p>
<p>2. Dette er den *eldste* bygningen i byen (superlative form of "gammel").</p>
<p>3. Hun er *mindre* bekymret enn før (comparative form of "liten").</p>
<p>4. Dette er den *verste* dagen i mitt liv (superlative form of "dårlig").</p>
<p>5. Han er *yngre* enn sin bror (comparative form of "ung").</p>
<p>6. Dette er det *største* problemet vi har møtt (superlative form of "stor").</p>
<p>7. Hun er *bedre* i matte enn meg (comparative form of "bra").</p>
<p>8. Dette er den *vanskeligste* oppgaven jeg har gjort (superlative form of "vanskelig").</p>
<p>9. Hunden hennes er *sterkere* enn min (comparative form of "sterk").</p>
<p>10. Han er den *rikeste* mannen i byen (superlative form of "rik").</p>