jeg lærer norsk
/jæɪ̯ læːrər nɔʂk/word by word
The English phrase "I am learning norwegian" is translated into Norwegian as jeg lærer norsk.
This phrase is used to state that you are currently in the process of acquiring the Norwegian language.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of jeg (I), lærer (learn/am learning) and norsk (Norwegian).
How does it change in a sentence?
The simple present tense lærer is used for both "I learn" and "I am learning".
How do you pronounce it?
/jæɪ̯ læːrər nɔʂk/
Did you know?
- Norwegian is divided into two official written standards, Bokmål and Nynorsk. While jeg lærer norsk is common to both, the way you write other sentences can change completely depending on which standard you use.
- The word lærer is an auto-antonym in Norwegian, meaning it can refer to the act of learning as well as the person who teaches.
- The word norsk is a close relative of the English word 'North'. Both share an ancient root describing things that are 'northern' or related to the northern lands.
Examples in context
- Jeg lærer norsk hver dagI am learning Norwegian every day.
- Jeg lærer norsk nå.I am learning Norwegian now.
- Jeg lærer norsk på skolen.I am learning Norwegian at school.
- Jeg lærer norsk fordi jeg vil bo her.I am learning Norwegian because I want to live here.
Example conversation
Emma and Andreas meet at a cafe.
- EmmaHei! Hva gjør du?Hi! What are you doing?
- AndreasJeg lærer norsk for tiden.I am learning Norwegian at the moment.
- EmmaDet er kjempebra, Emma!That is great, Emma!
- AndreasTakk, Andreas!Thanks, Andreas!
