Expressing Opinions
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Key phrases: 'Jeg synes at...' (I think/feel that), 'Jeg tror at...' (I believe that), 'Etter min mening...' (In my opinion). 'Synes' is for subjective opinions, 'tror' is for beliefs about facts.
Rule
Jeg synes (at)... | Jeg tror (at)... | Etter min mening...
Examples
Jeg synes norsk er vanskelig.
I think Norwegian is difficult.
Jeg tror det regner i morgen.
I think it will rain tomorrow.
Etter min mening er dette feil.
In my opinion, this is wrong.
Common Mistake
Jeg tror norsk er vanskelig.
Jeg synes norsk er vanskelig.
'Tror' means you believe something might be true (factual guess). 'Synes' is for personal opinions and feelings. Hindi 'lagta hai' covers both, causing confusion.
English vs Norwegian
| English | Norsk |
|---|---|
| I think Norwegian is difficult. | Jeg synes norsk er vanskelig. |
| I think it will rain tomorrow. | Jeg tror det regner i morgen. |
| In my opinion, this is wrong. | Etter min mening er dette feil. |
English
I think Norwegian is difficult.
Norsk
Jeg synes norsk er vanskelig.
English
I think it will rain tomorrow.
Norsk
Jeg tror det regner i morgen.
English
In my opinion, this is wrong.
Norsk
Etter min mening er dette feil.