Grammar explainer
Modal verbs in Norwegian (kan, må, skal, vil, bør)
Cluster: Norwegian grammar
Modals pair with infinitives (often without å) and shape tone: requests vs rules vs plans.
Pattern
Jeg kan … / Vi må … / De skal … + infinitive
Common pitfalls
- Overusing English “will” where skal covers plans.
- Forgetting politeness in questions.
Examples
Kan du gjenta det?
Can you repeat that?
Jeg må lære mer.
I have to learn more.
Practice prompt
Write three polite requests using Kan du …?
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