Questions & Answers about Hun avslører svaret.
Why is it Hun and not ho?
Hun is the standard written Bokmål subject form meaning she.
A few useful notes:
- In Bokmål, hun is the usual form.
- Ho is common in Nynorsk and also in many dialects.
- Since this sentence is in standard Bokmål style, Hun avslører svaret. is exactly what you would expect.
What form of the verb is avslører?
Avslører is the present tense form of the verb å avsløre.
So the pattern is:
- å avsløre = to reveal
- avslører = reveals / is revealing
In simple sentences like this, Norwegian often uses the present tense where English might say either:
- She reveals the answer
- She is revealing the answer
The exact English choice depends on context.
Why does the verb come right after Hun?
Because Norwegian main clauses normally follow subject + verb + object word order, just like basic English sentences.
So here:
- Hun = subject
- avslører = verb
- svaret = object
That gives:
- Hun avslører svaret.
This is the most neutral, normal word order for a statement.
Why is it svaret and not just svar?
Because svaret is the definite form of the noun, meaning the answer.
The noun is:
- et svar = an answer
- svaret = the answer
In Norwegian, the definite article is often added to the end of the noun instead of being a separate word like English the.
So:
- svar = answer (dictionary/basic form in compounds or some contexts)
- et svar = an answer
- svaret = the answer
Why is the ending -et added to svar?
Because svar is a neuter noun in Norwegian:
- et svar
For many neuter nouns, the singular definite form is made by adding -et:
- et hus → huset
- et svar → svaret
So -et here is functioning like English the.
What is the dictionary form of the words in this sentence?
The dictionary forms are:
- hun = she
- å avsløre = to reveal
- et svar = an answer
A learner will often see nouns and verbs listed this way:
- verbs with å
- nouns with their article, such as en or et
That helps you know both the basic form and the grammatical gender.
How do you pronounce avslører?
A rough guide for English speakers is:
- avslører ≈ AHV-sluh-rer, with a rounded vowel in ø that English does not really have
A few important points:
- ø is a front rounded vowel, somewhat like saying eh while rounding your lips
- The r is pronounced, but how strong it sounds depends on accent/dialect
- The stress is usually on -slø-
You do not need perfect pronunciation right away; the hardest part is usually the ø sound.
How do you pronounce svaret?
A rough approximation is:
- svaret ≈ SVAH-ret
Notes:
- The first syllable is stressed: SVA-
- The a is broad, not like the a in English cat
- The final -et is usually light and unstressed
Exact pronunciation can vary a bit by dialect, but that approximation is a good start.
Could I also say Hun røper svaret?
Yes. Røper can also mean reveals or gives away.
But there can be slight differences in feel:
- avslører often sounds like reveals, discloses, or uncovers
- røper often sounds like lets slip, gives away, or reveals a secret
In many contexts they overlap, but avslører is a very natural choice.
How would I make this sentence negative?
You would normally put ikke after the verb:
- Hun avslører ikke svaret. = She does not reveal the answer.
That is a very common Norwegian pattern in main clauses:
- subject + verb + ikke
- object
So:
- Hun
- avslører
- ikke
- svaret
- ikke
- avslører
Can I replace Hun with a name?
Yes, easily.
For example:
- Maria avslører svaret.
- Læreren avslører svaret. = The teacher reveals the answer.
The structure stays the same:
- subject + verb + object
So once you understand this sentence, you can reuse the pattern with many other subjects.
Is this sentence in Bokmål or Nynorsk?
It is most naturally read as Bokmål.
Clues include:
- Hun rather than ho
- svaret is also fully normal in Bokmål
A Nynorsk version might more naturally look different, for example using ho instead of hun.
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