Learn Norwegian Prepositions of Place

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Understanding Norsk Prepositions of Place
Prepositions of place in Norsk help us understand where things are. They are small words that tell us the position of one thing in relation to another. Let's learn about some common Norsk prepositions of place.
Important Points
  • i
  • under
  • over
  • ved siden av
  • mellom
  • foran
  • bak
Each of these words helps describe a different position. For example, 'i' means 'in' and is used when something is inside something else. 'På' means 'on' and is used when something is on top of something.
Examples
  • Boken er i sekken.
  • Katten sitter bordet.
  • Lampen henger over bordet.
Let's explore more about these prepositions.
Important Points
  • 'i' is used for something inside, like 'in the box'.
  • 'på' is used for something on top, like 'on the table'.
  • 'under' means 'under', like 'under the bed'.
  • 'over' means 'above' or 'over', like 'over the chair'.
  • 'ved siden av' means 'next to', like 'next to the door'.
  • 'mellom' means 'between', like 'between the trees'.
  • 'foran' means 'in front of', like 'in front of the house'.
  • 'bak' means 'behind', like 'behind the curtain'.
Examples
  • Hunden ligger under stolen.
  • Skoene står ved siden av døren.
  • Han står mellom trærne.
By using these prepositions, you can clearly tell where things are located. This is very helpful when giving directions or describing a scene.