Understanding Norsk Plural Nouns
In Norwegian, just like in English, we have singular and plural forms of nouns. The singular form is when there is just one of something, and the plural form is when there is more than one. Let's learn how to make nouns plural in Norwegian!
Basic Rules for Forming Plurals
Important Points
- Most masculine nouns add -er in the plural.
- Most feminine nouns add -er or -r in the plural.
- Most neuter nouns add -er, but some add -r or have no ending at all.
- Some nouns change vowels or have irregular forms in the plural.
It's important to remember that not all nouns follow the same rule, so you need to learn which rule applies to which noun.
Examples
- en katt - flere katter (a cat - several cats)
- ei bok - flere bøker (a book - several books)
- et barn - flere barn (a child - several children)
Important Points
- Some nouns do not change at all in the plural form.
- A few nouns have completely different words in the plural.
Examples
- et hus - flere hus (a house - several houses)
- en mann - flere menn (a man - several men)
By practicing these rules and examples, you'll get better at knowing how to make nouns plural in Norwegian. Keep practicing, and soon it will become easy for you!