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Before: før
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Before: før
Inside a clause introduced by før, the subject precedes the verb: før vi går. If this clause comes first, the main clause uses verb-before-subject order.
The rule, step by step
- Før means before. It can precede a noun in før middag or a clause in før vi spiser.
- A clause after før is subordinate. Its subject precedes the verb, as in før vi begynner, rather than using question inversion.
- When a før phrase or clause comes first, the main-clause verb follows before its subject.
Sentence pattern
Før + subject + verb, verb + subject + …
| Bokmål | Meaning or use |
|---|---|
| før middag | before dinner |
| før vi spiser | before we eat |
| Før vi spiser, vasker vi hendene. | Subordinate clause first |
Everyday examples
Før vi går, sjekker vi været.
Before we go, we check the weather.
Jeg kjøper en billett før jeg går på bussen.
I buy a ticket before I board the bus.
Jeg vasker hendene før jeg lager mat.
I wash my hands before I cook.
A common error or a difference in meaning
Før vi går, vi sjekker været.
Før vi går, sjekker vi været.
Før vi går occupies the first constituent. Place sjekker before vi after it.
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Choose the form that fits the rule and meaning explained in this lesson.
Complete the gap using the appropriate form of the given word.
Given word: vaskeFør vi spiser, _____ vi hendene.
Rebuild the example, starting with “Før”: Before we go, we check the weather.
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