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Relative clauses with som

Describe a noun with a relative clause using som.

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Relative clauses with som

Som describes a preceding noun: en bok som jeg liker. Negation precedes the verb inside the relative clause.

The rule, step by step

Som refers to a preceding noun, whether a person or a thing: en venn som … .
Som may act as subject in som bor her, or be followed by a subject in som jeg kjenner.
Use subordinate negation order: som jeg ikke kjenner. Do not add han or den to duplicate a subject represented by som.

Sentence pattern

noun + som + (subject) + (ikke) + verb

Compare forms and usage
Bokmål	Meaning or use
en venn som bor her	Som as subject
en venn som jeg kjenner	Jeg as subject
en bok som jeg ikke har lest	Subordinate negation

Everyday examples

Example 1

Jeg har en venn som bor i Bergen.

I have a friend who lives in Bergen.

Example 2

Dette er en bok som jeg ikke har lest.

This is a book that I have not read.

Example 3

Dette er naboen som hjalp meg i går.

This is the neighbour who helped me yesterday.

A common error or a difference in meaning

Form to review

Dette er en bok som jeg har ikke lest.

Correct form for the intended meaning

Dette er en bok som jeg ikke har lest.

In the relative clause, put ikke before har rather than after it.

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Complete the gap using the appropriate form of the given word.

Given word: som

Jeg har en venn _____ bor i Oslo.

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Rebuild the example, starting with “Jeg”: I have a friend who lives in Bergen.

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Jeg ___ i Oslo.

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Relative clauses with som

Relative clauses with som

The rule, step by step

Sentence pattern

Everyday examples

A common error or a difference in meaning

Put the rule into practice

Continue with the same subject

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Practice and review

Spaced repetition

Mistake notebook

Custom practice

Timed practice quiz

Achievement badges

Activity calendar

Back up my local study data

Build your learning habit

My daily goal

Focus session

My weekly plan

Where should I start?

Jeg ___ i Oslo.

A notebook for every lesson

Relative clauses with som

Relative clauses with som

The rule, step by step

Sentence pattern

Everyday examples

A common error or a difference in meaning

Put the rule into practice

From the rule to a reading text

Continue with the same subject

Explore your Norwegian learning path