ABSTRACT

Norwegian: A Comprehensive Grammar is a complete reference guide to modern Norwegian (the Bokmål standard). The Grammar is an essential source for the serious student of Norwegian, and for students of comparative linguistics. It is ideal for use in colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.

The volume is organised to promote a thorough understanding of Norwegian grammar. It presents the complexities of Norwegian in a concise and readable form. Explanations are full, clear and free of jargon. Throughout, the emphasis is on Norwegian as used by present-day native speakers.

An extensive index, numbered paragraphs, cross-references and summary charts provide readers with easy access to the information they require.

chapter |7 pages

Introduction

What is Norwegian?

chapter 1|61 pages

Nouns

chapter 2|48 pages

Adjectives

chapter 3|18 pages

Numerals

chapter 4|68 pages

Pronouns and determiners

chapter 5|93 pages

Verbs

chapter 6|24 pages

Adverbs

chapter 7|39 pages

Prepositions

chapter 8|9 pages

Interjections

chapter 9|23 pages

Conjunctions and subjunctions

chapter 10|63 pages

Sentence structure and word order

chapter 11|37 pages

Word formation

chapter 12|18 pages

Orthography

chapter 13|13 pages

Punctuation