huske
To remember in Norwegian is huske.
huske is used to bring a piece of information or a memory back into one's mind. It can refer to remembering a person or a fact, but it is also commonly used to mean 'not forgetting' to perform a specific task, such as remembering to buy milk.
Which one should you use?
While huske is the standard way to say remember, the verb erindre is a more formal synonym used for recalling or recollecting specific past events, often in literary or official contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The present tense of huske is husker. To express the past tense, use husket. The present perfect form is constructed using the auxiliary verb å ha and the past participle husket, resulting in har husket.
Did you know?
- The word huske is a homonym that also means 'swing' as in a playground swing. Depending on the context, a sentence using huske could be about a memory or a piece of play equipment.
- While huske is the common term, Norwegian has the word minnes, which specifically refers to remembering something in a commemorative or solemn way, such as a memorial.
- The verb huske is thought to be imitative, suggesting its sound might mimic the physical or mental act of grasping or retaining something.
Examples in context
- Vi må huske Tom.We need to remember Tom.This sentence shows how to use huske with a person.Tatoeba #5154031 by sotolf, translation #5153349 by CK
- Jeg husket ham ikke.I didn't remember him.This sentence demonstrates the use of the past tense of huske.Tatoeba #10942616 by Mayk, translation #10903747 by CH
- Jeg husker dem godt.I remember them well.This sentence shows the present tense of huske.Tatoeba #10954162 by Mayk, translation #4499913 by CK
- Husk å sende e-posten.Remember to send the email.
- Husk vårt tidligere møte.Remember our previous meeting.
- Vi må komme ihåg å handle mat.We need to remember to buy groceries.
- Eg minnes ikkje.I do not remember.
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Example conversation
Emma and Andreas are talking about a movie they watched.
- EmmaKan du huske navnet på filmen?Can you remember the name of the movie?
- AndreasNei, jeg klarer ikke å huske det.No, I cannot remember it.
- EmmaDet var en veldig morsom film.It was a very funny movie.
- AndreasNå husker jeg det, det var 'Klovn'!Now I remember it, it was 'Klovn'!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry huske, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries huske, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
