Introduction to Nynorsk/Phrase list

Below is a list of common phrases and phrase concepts. Typically, the item or proper noun that acts as an illustration for a concept can simply be replaced without making any other changes to the sentece. Exceptions are pointed out.


 * 1) Eg heiter Sylve. My name is Sylve.
 * 2) Kva heiter du? What is your name?
 * 3) Eg kjem frå Wales. I come from Wales.
 * 4) Kvar kjem du frå? Where do you come from?
 * 5) Eg bur i Rendalen. I live in Rendalen.
 * 6) Kan du norsk? Do you speak Norwegian?
 * 7) Eg talar ikkje norsk. I don't speak Norwegian.
 * 8) Eg kan berre litt norsk. I only know a little bit of Norwegian.
 * 9) Orsak. Kan du seia meg kvar jarnbanestasjonen er? ''Excuse me, can you tell me where the railway station is located?
 * 10) Når går neste buss? When does the next bus leave?
 * 11) Kvar kan eg kjøpa smør? Where may I buy butter?
 * 12) Kor mykje kostar denne? How much does this [one] cost?
 * 13) Når går sola ned? When does the sun set?
 * 14) Når står sola opp? When does the sun rise?
 * 15) Kva slags vêr vert det i morgon? What will the weather be tomorrow?
 * 16) Kva slags dyr er dette? What kind of animal is this?
 * 17) Kan dette etast? / Er dette etande? Can this be eaten?
 * 18) Eg likar meg her. I like it here.
 * 19) Er det giftig? Is it poisonous?
 * 20) Kor lenge skal de vera her? How long will you be staying?
 * 21) Me er her for to veker. We are here for two weeks.