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↔️ Norwegian grammar: Bilen min or min bil? Word order — rule, table and examples
Level A2
The rule
Both orders are correct. After the noun: definite noun + possessive — bilen min, boka di, huset vårt. Before the noun: possessive + indefinite noun — min bil, di bok, vårt hus. The post-noun pattern is very common; front position often stresses the owner.
Table
| Norwegian | English |
|---|---|
| bestemt + possessiv | my car |
| possessiv + ubestemt | MY car |
| bestemt + possessiv | our house |
| possessiv + ubestemt | OUR house |
Examples
- Dette er bilen min.
This is my car. - Det er min bil, ikke hans.
It is MY car, not his. - Hvor er bøkene dine?
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Try it yourself
1. Velg riktig:
bil min · bilen min · bilen mitt · min bilen
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Answer: bilen min
2. Velg riktig:
bil min · min bil · min bilen · mitt bil
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Answer: min bil
3. Velg riktig:
bok di · boka di · boka ditt · di boka
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Answer: boka di
4. Velg riktig:
bok di · di bok · di boka · ditt bok
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Answer: di bok
5. Velg riktig:
hus vårt · huset vår · huset vårt · vårt huset
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Answer: huset vårt
6. Velg riktig:
hus vårt · vår hus · vårt hus · vårt huset
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Answer: vårt hus
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FAQ
How does “Bilen min or min bil? Word order” work in Norwegian?
Both orders are correct. After the noun: definite noun + possessive — bilen min, boka di, huset vårt. Before the noun: possessive + indefinite noun — min bil, di bok, vårt hus. The post-noun pattern is very common; front position often stresses the owner.
How can I practise “Bilen min or min bil? Word order”?
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