The two most common verbs in the Norwegian language (and probably many other languages too) must be
å ha - to have
and
å være - to be
You probably remember this from you language lessons, but if not, here is a short repetition:
- å ha - har - hadde - har hatt /
- to have - have - had - have had
- å være - er - var - har vært
- to be - am/is/are - was/were - have been
Try using the verbs to tell a short story, or to give an explanation in three sentences.
Here is an example:
Jeg er glad. Jeg var glad i går også. Jeg har vært glad lenge.
I am happy. I was happy yesterday too. I have been happy for a long time.
Best,
Hannah, OLS Community Manager - Norwegian