Argumentation Connectors
Argumentasjonskoblere
Advanced argumentation in Norwegian requires precise logical connectors: 'dermed' (thus), 'følgelig' (consequently), 'imidlertid' (however), 'på den annen side' (on the other hand), 'alt i alt' (all in all). These signal the argumentative function of each paragraph or sentence.
Rule
Connector (position 1) + V2 inversion + rest of clause
Examples
Følgelig må vi revurdere strategien.
Consequently, we must reconsider the strategy.
Imidlertid finnes det motargumenter.
However, there are counterarguments.
Alt i alt har reformen vært vellykket.
All in all, the reform has been successful.
Dermed er det klart at reformen har hatt ønsket effekt.
Thus, it is clear that the reform has had the desired effect.
På den annen side har tiltaket ikke gitt forventede resultater.
On the other hand, the measure has not yielded expected results.
For det første mangler det ressurser, for det andre er fristen for kort.
First of all, resources are lacking; secondly, the deadline is too short.
Riktignok har kostnadene økt, men kvaliteten har også blitt bedre.
Admittedly, the costs have increased, but the quality has also improved.
Common Mistake
Imidlertid det finnes motargumenter.
Imidlertid finnes det motargumenter.
Argumentation connectors in position 1 trigger V2 inversion. The verb must come immediately after the connector, before the subject.
English vs Norwegian
| English | Norsk |
|---|---|
| Consequently, we must reconsider the strategy. | Følgelig må vi revurdere strategien. |
| However, there are counterarguments. | Imidlertid finnes det motargumenter. |
| All in all, the reform has been successful. | Alt i alt har reformen vært vellykket. |
| Thus, it is clear that the reform has had the desired effect. | Dermed er det klart at reformen har hatt ønsket effekt. |
| On the other hand, the measure has not yielded expected results. | På den annen side har tiltaket ikke gitt forventede resultater. |
| First of all, resources are lacking; secondly, the deadline is too short. | For det første mangler det ressurser, for det andre er fristen for kort. |
| Admittedly, the costs have increased, but the quality has also improved. | Riktignok har kostnadene økt, men kvaliteten har også blitt bedre. |
English
Consequently, we must reconsider the strategy.
Norsk
Følgelig må vi revurdere strategien.
English
However, there are counterarguments.
Norsk
Imidlertid finnes det motargumenter.
English
All in all, the reform has been successful.
Norsk
Alt i alt har reformen vært vellykket.
English
Thus, it is clear that the reform has had the desired effect.
Norsk
Dermed er det klart at reformen har hatt ønsket effekt.
English
On the other hand, the measure has not yielded expected results.
Norsk
På den annen side har tiltaket ikke gitt forventede resultater.
English
First of all, resources are lacking; secondly, the deadline is too short.
Norsk
For det første mangler det ressurser, for det andre er fristen for kort.
English
Admittedly, the costs have increased, but the quality has also improved.
Norsk
Riktignok har kostnadene økt, men kvaliteten har også blitt bedre.