Adverbs in Norwegian language, known as adverbials or “adverb” in Norwegian, play a crucial role in sentence formation. These words essentially modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They explain how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed. Simple adverbs can explain the frequency (ofte – often, sjelden – rarely), manner (sakte – slowly, fort – quickly), degree (veldig – very, ganske – quite), and even affirmations or negations (ja – yes, nei – no). Understanding and using them correctly can significantly enhance the clarity and expressiveness of your Norwegian conversations and writings.

Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with suitable simple adverbs.

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with the correct simple adverbs.