Understanding Norsk Reflexive Verbs
Reflexive verbs in Norwegian are special verbs that show the action is being done by the subject to itself. These verbs are used when the subject and the object of the verb are the same.
Important Points
- Reflexive verbs always have a reflexive pronoun.
- The reflexive pronoun in Norwegian is 'seg'.
- These verbs often describe daily routines or personal care.
Examples
- Han vasker seg i dusjen.
- Hun kler på seg hver morgen.
- De koser seg i parken.
In these examples, you can see how the action of washing, dressing, and enjoying is being done by the person to themselves. The word 'seg' is used to show this.
Important Points
- Use reflexive verbs to talk about actions you do to yourself.
- The reflexive pronoun 'seg' is used for all subjects in the third person.
- Some common reflexive verbs include 'vaske seg' (to wash oneself), 'kle på seg' (to dress oneself), and 'kose seg' (to enjoy oneself).
By understanding these simple rules and examples, you can start using reflexive verbs in Norwegian to talk about things you do to yourself every day!