Nominalization
Nominalisering
Turning verbs and adjectives into nouns: 'å forandre' → 'forandring' (change), 'viktig' → 'viktighet' (importance). Common suffixes: -ing, -het, -else, -skap, -dom. Essential for formal and academic writing.
Rule
verb/adj + -ing/-het/-else/-skap/-dom = noun
Examples
Forandringen var stor.
The change was significant.
Viktigheten av utdanning.
The importance of education.
Opplevelsen var fantastisk.
The experience was fantastic.
Common Mistake
Forandre var stor.
Forandringen var stor.
Using the verb form instead of the nominalized form in formal contexts. The -ing suffix creates the noun needed for formal writing.
English vs Norwegian
| English | Norsk |
|---|---|
| The change was significant. | Forandringen var stor. |
| The importance of education. | Viktigheten av utdanning. |
| The experience was fantastic. | Opplevelsen var fantastisk. |
English
The change was significant.
Norsk
Forandringen var stor.
English
The importance of education.
Norsk
Viktigheten av utdanning.
English
The experience was fantastic.
Norsk
Opplevelsen var fantastisk.