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Genitive with -s

Genitive with -s

Structure:

noun + s + noun (possession)

Norwegian genitive -s has no apostrophe (unlike English). It is used mainly with proper names and some fixed phrases.

Example:

Marias bil er rød. **Translation:** Maria's car is red.

Examples

Marias bil er rød.

Maria's car is red.

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Practice

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "Marias bil er rød."

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