Imperative

Norwegian Lesson 16 (Imperative and Places)

Duration: 30 mins

This 16th lesson teaches the Norwegian imperative form. In addition you will find a vocabulary list about places and household objects. I will try to give examples using both vocabulary and grammar. That way it will be easy for you to see the words when they are separate and when they are in a sentence. Going through the whole page should take about 30 min. Make sure to read the pronunciation and hear the audio as well. If you have any question about this course, please email me directly at Norwegian Classes.

Imperative

Knowing the imperative form in Norwegian is a powerful skill. It can make it easy to ask someone to do something, and clarify what you want done.

Below is a list of 20 imperative forms and expressions that you might come across or use very often. The table contains 3 columns (English, Norwegian, and Audio). Make sure you repeat each word after hearing it by either clicking on the audio button or by reading the pronunciation. That should help with memorization as well as improving your pronunciation.

The Imperative in Norwegian

Imperative Norwegian Audio
Go!Gå!
Stop!Stopp!
Don't Go!Ikke gå!
Stay!Bli!
Leave!Stikk!
Come here!Kom her!
Go there!Gå dit!
Enter (the room)!Stig på!
Speak!Snakk!
Be quiet!Vær stille!
Turn rightSving til høyre
Turn leftSving til venstre
Go straightRett fram
Wait!Vent!
Let's go!La oss gå!
Be careful!Vær forsiktig!
Sit down!Sitt ned!
Let me show you!La meg vise deg
Listen!Hør / Lytt
Write it down!Skriv det ned!

Questions?

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Vocabulary List about Places

Below is a list of 20 words about different places. Useful when talking about going somewhere.

Places in Norwegian

Places Norwegian Audio
Bankbank
Beachstrand
Desertørken
Earthjord
Forestskog
Gardenhage
Hospitalsykehus
Islandøy
Lakeinnsjø
Moonmåne
Mountainfjell
Riverelv
Seasjø
Skyhimmel
StarsStjerner
SunSol
I can see the starsJeg kan se stjernene
I want to go to the beachJeg vil gå på stranden
The moon is full tonightDet er fullmåne i kveld
This is a beautiful gardenDette er en vakker hage

Vocabulary List about Household Terms

Below is a list of 26 words about different household terms, including rooms, kitchen appliances ... etc.

Places in Norwegian

Household Norwegian Audio
Bedseng
Bedroomsoverom
Carpetteppe
Ceilingtak
Chairstol
ComputerDatamaskin
Deskskrivepult
DoorDør
Furnituremøbler
Househus
Kitchenkjøkken
Refrigeratorkjøleskap
Rooftak
Roomrom
StoveKomfyr
Tablebord
Televisiontv
Toilettoalett
Wallvegg
Windowvindu

Daily Conversation in Norwegian

Finally, here are some common expressions used to offer good wishes to someone. For a complete list of commonly used sentences, please visit our Norwegian Phrases page. Enjoy!

Common Expressions in Norwegian

English Norwegian Audio
Can you close the door?Kan du lukke døren?
Can you open the window?Kan du åpne vinduet?
I need to use the computerJeg trenger å bruke datamaskinen
I need to use the toiletJeg må bruke toalettet
I'm watching televisionJeg ser på TV
This room is very bigDette rommet er veldig stort
Holiday WishesGod ferie
Good luck!Lykke til!
Happy birthday!Gratulerer med dagen!
Happy new year!Godt nyttår!
Merry Christmas!God jul!
Congratulations!Gratulerer!
Enjoy! (before eating)Velbekommen
Bless you (when sneezing)Prosit
Best wishes!De beste ønsker!

Fun Facts

Language Quote: ❝Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.❞ ‒Rita Mae Brown

Congratulations! You finished your 16th lesson in Norwegian about the imperative form, places and household items. Are you ready for the next lesson? We recommend Norwegian Lesson 17. You can also simply click on one of the links below or go back to our Learn Norwegian homepage.