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V2 word order (verb-second rule)

V2 word order (verb-second rule)

Structure:

X + finite verb + subject + rest

In Norwegian main clauses, the finite verb must always be the second element. If something other than the subject comes first, the subject and verb invert.

Example:

I dag jobber jeg hjemme. **Translation:** Today I am working from home.

Examples

I dag jobber jeg hjemme.

Today I am working from home.

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Practice

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "I dag jobber jeg hjemme."

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