A2Norwegiannb.a2.016

Passive with bli: bli + past participle

Structure:

subject + bli (conjugated) + past participle

bli-passive is the standard dynamic passive in Norwegian. The agent may be introduced with av (by).

Example:

Boka ble skrevet av en norsk forfatter. **Translation:** The book was written by a Norwegian author.

Examples

Boka ble skrevet av en norsk forfatter.

The book was written by a Norwegian author.

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "Boka ble skrevet av en norsk forfatter."

Å pleie å (used to / usually)

Adjective as predicate vs attribute

Adverb comparison: mer / mest

Adverb formation from adjectives

Burde (should / ought to)