Valget var uheldig.

The choice was unfortunate.

Breakdown of Valget var uheldig.

• være: to be
• valget: the choice
• uheldig: unfortunate; unlucky

Questions & Answers about Valget var uheldig.

What does valget mean here?

Valget is the definite singular form of valg.

It can mean either:

• the choice
• the election

So the exact meaning depends on context. If the learner has already been shown the meaning, this sentence is using the contextually correct one.

Why does valg become valget?

In Norwegian, the definite article is usually attached to the end of the noun.

So:

• et valg = a choice / an election
• valget = the choice / the election

The ending -et is the usual definite singular ending for many neuter nouns.

Is valg a neuter noun?

Yes. Valg is a neuter noun, so its basic pattern is:

• et valg = a choice / an election
• valget = the choice / the election

That is why you get -et in the definite form, not -en.

What tense is var?