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A1👤Pronouns
Possessives
Eiendomsord
Possessives in Norwegian agree with the gender and number of the noun they describe: min/mi/mitt (my), din/di/ditt (your). When placed after the noun, the noun takes its definite form: 'bilen min' (my car).
Rule
Noun (definite) + possessive OR possessive + noun (indefinite)
Examples
bilen min
my car
huset ditt
your house
min bil
my car
Common Mistake
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min bilen
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bilen min / min bil
Indian learners mix up the two possessive positions. If the possessive comes before, the noun is indefinite (min bil). If after, the noun must be definite (bilen min). Never combine pre-position possessive with definite noun.
English vs Norwegian
| English | Norsk |
|---|---|
| my car | bilen min |
| your house | huset ditt |
| my car | min bil |
English
my car
Norsk
bilen min
English
your house
Norsk
huset ditt
English
my car
Norsk
min bil