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Reflexive verbs Exercises in Norwegian language
Reflexive verbs play a crucial role in the Norwegian language, adding depth and specificity to your expressions. Unlike in English, where reflexive actions are often implied, Norwegian requires a reflexive pronoun to indicate that the subject is performing an action on itself. Understanding how to properly use these verbs will not only enhance your fluency but also help you convey a wide range of actions and emotions more accurately. This is particularly important for everyday conversations, where reflexive verbs frequently appear in both spoken and written Norwegian.
In this section, you will find a variety of grammar exercises designed to help you master the use of reflexive verbs in Norwegian. These exercises will guide you through identifying reflexive verbs, matching them with the correct reflexive pronouns, and constructing sentences that accurately reflect the intended actions. By practicing these exercises, you will become more comfortable with the nuances of reflexive verbs, making your Norwegian communication more effective and natural. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will provide the practice you need to confidently use reflexive verbs in any context.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Han må *vaske seg* før han går ut (to wash oneself).</p>
<p>2. Vi liker å *slappe av* etter en lang dag (to relax).</p>
<p>3. Hun måtte *skynde seg* for å rekke bussen (to hurry).</p>
<p>4. Dere må *bestemme dere* snart (to decide).</p>
<p>5. Jeg kan ikke *huske* hvor jeg la nøklene mine (to remember).</p>
<p>6. Katten *vasker seg* hele tiden (to wash oneself).</p>
<p>7. Vi bør *sette oss* før filmen starter (to sit down).</p>
<p>8. Han må *barbere seg* før jobbmøtet (to shave).</p>
<p>9. Barna *kler på seg* før de går ut i snøen (to get dressed).</p>
<p>10. Hun må *legge seg* tidlig i kveld (to go to bed).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Han *vasker seg* hver morgen (verb for cleaning oneself).</p>
<p>2. De *gleder seg* til ferien (verb for looking forward to something).</p>
<p>3. Hun *sminker seg* før festen (verb for applying makeup).</p>
<p>4. Vi *kler på oss* før vi går ut (verb for putting on clothes).</p>
<p>5. Du *bestemmer deg* for hva du vil ha til middag (verb for making a decision).</p>
<p>6. Barnet *leger seg* etter å ha falt (verb for healing).</p>
<p>7. De *skiller seg* etter mange års ekteskap (verb for getting a divorce).</p>
<p>8. Han *børster seg* tennene før sengetid (verb for brushing teeth).</p>
<p>9. Vi *slapper av* etter en lang dag (verb for relaxing).</p>
<p>10. Dere *forbereder dere* til eksamen (verb for preparing).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Han *vasker seg* hver morgen (daily hygiene).</p>
<p>2. Jeg *kler på meg* før jeg går ut (putting on clothes).</p>
<p>3. De *gleder seg* til ferien (looking forward to).</p>
<p>4. Hun *sminker seg* foran speilet (makeup application).</p>
<p>5. Vi *bryr oss* om miljøet (caring about something).</p>
<p>6. De *skiller seg* etter ti års ekteskap (ending a marriage).</p>
<p>7. Jeg *føler meg* syk i dag (personal health status).</p>
<p>8. Han *skader seg* ofte når han spiller fotball (getting injured).</p>
<p>9. Vi *koser oss* med en film i kveld (enjoying something).</p>
<p>10. Hun *beklager seg* over været (complaining about something).</p>