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Questions & Answers about Gratulasjonen er klar.
Why does gratulasjon become gratulasjonen here?
Because gratulasjonen is the definite singular form of the noun gratulasjon.
In Norwegian, the is usually added to the end of the noun instead of appearing as a separate word:
- gratulasjon = a congratulation / a congratulatory message
- gratulasjonen = the congratulation / the congratulatory message
So the ending -en is doing the job that the does in English.
Is gratulasjon the usual word for congratulations in Norwegian?
Not usually in everyday speech.
If you want to say Congratulations! to someone, the normal Norwegian expression is:
- Gratulerer!
The noun gratulasjon is more likely to refer to a congratulatory message, greeting, speech, or formal congratulation. So in Gratulasjonen er klar, it sounds more like The congratulatory message is ready than the everyday English exclamation Congratulations!
Why is it klar and not klart or klare?