Learn A1-A2 Norwegian in the song “Min Hverdag”

Level: A1-A2 (Beginner)

Topic: Daily Routine, Days of the Week, and Word Order

Goal: Learn to describe your day and understand why the verb moves position in Norwegian sentences.

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Part 1: Vocabulary – Ukedagene (The Days of the Week)

In the chorus, we list the days. In Norwegian, days are not capitalized (unless they start a sentence).

Memorize the days:

1. mandag (Monday)
2. tirsdag (Tuesday)
3. onsdag (Wednesday)
4. torsdag (Thursday)
5. fredag (Friday)
6. lørdag (Saturday)
7. søndag (Sunday)

Key Routine Verbs:

• Å stå opp: To get up.
• Å pusse tenner: To brush teeth.
• Å vaske seg: To wash oneself (Reflexive verb).
• Å ta bussen: To take the bus.
• Å ha fri: To have free time / be off work.

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Part 2: Grammar Focus – The V2 Rule (Word Order)

This is the most critical rule for beginners. In a Norwegian statement, the Verb must always be the Second idea.

Look at these two lines from the song:

1. Standard Order:
   • Subject + Verb + Object
   • “Jeg spiser frokost.” (I eat breakfast).
   • Analysis: 1. Jeg | 2. Spiser.
2. Inverted Order (The V2 Rule):
   • Time/Place + Verb + Subject
   • “På jobben skriver jeg.” (At work I write).
   • Analysis: 1. På jobben | 2. Skriver | 3. Jeg.

Why?

Because we started the sentence with “På jobben” (At work), the verb skriver must come immediately after it. You cannot say “På jobben jeg skriver.”

Practice Exercise: Fix the Word Order

Move the verb to the second position.

1. (I dag / jeg / lager / middag) -> I dag lager jeg middag.
2. (Nå / vi / går / hjem) -> _____________________.
3. (På mandag / jeg / tar / bussen) -> _____________________.

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Part 3: Reading Comprehension

Read the lyrics again and answer the questions.

Excerpt:

“Jeg tar bussen klokka ni… Lørdag og søndag har vi fri… Jeg lager middag til en venn.”

Questions:

1. Hva gjør personen klokka ni? (What does the person do at nine?)
   • Svar: Han/Hun _______________________.
2. Hvilke dager har vi fri? (Which days do we have free?)
   • Svar: Vi har fri på ____________ og ____________.
3. Hvem lager han middag til? (Who does he make dinner for?)
   • Svar: Han lager middag til en ____________.

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Part 4: Writing – Min Morgen (My Morning)

Write 3 sentences about your own morning routine. Try to start one sentence with a time word (like “Klokka syv…”) to practice the V2 rule!

Useful time words:

• Først (First)
• Etterpå (Afterwards)
• Klokka åtte (At 8 o’clock)

Example:

• Klokka syv står jeg opp. (At seven I get up).
• Først drikker jeg kaffe. (First I drink coffee).
• Etterpå pusser jeg tenner. (Afterwards I brush teeth).

Your Turn:

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Part 5: Answer Key (Fasit)

Part 2 (Grammar):

2. Nå går vi hjem. (Now we go home).

3. På mandag tar jeg bussen. (On Monday I take the bus).

Part 3 (Comprehension):

1. Han/Hun tar bussen.
2. Vi har fri på lørdag og søndag.
3. Han lager middag til en venn.