Selskapet vil inngå en kontrakt.

Questions & Answers about Selskapet vil inngå en kontrakt.

Why is it selskapet and not et selskap?

Selskapet is the definite singular form of selskap, so it means the company.

  • et selskap = a company
  • selskapet = the company

Norwegian usually adds the definite ending directly to the noun:

  • selskap → selskapet

This is because selskap is a neuter noun, so its definite ending is -et.

What does vil mean in this sentence?

Vil is the present tense of ville, and here it usually means will in the sense of future action or intention.

So:

  • Selskapet vil inngå en kontrakt. = The company will enter into a contract.

Depending on context, vil can also sometimes suggest wants to, but in sentences like this, it is often understood as a neutral future meaning.

Why is there no å before inngå?

Because vil is a modal verb, and after modal verbs in Norwegian, the next verb is normally used in the infinitive without å.

Compare:

  • å inngå = to enter into / to conclude
  • vil inngå = will enter into

This also happens with other modal verbs:

  • kan inngå = can enter into
  • skal inngå = shall / is going to enter into
  • må inngå = must enter into
What exactly does inngå mean?

Inngå literally means something like enter into, conclude, or make in certain formal contexts.

In the phrase inngå en kontrakt, it means:

  • enter into a contract
  • conclude a contract
  • sometimes more naturally in English: sign a contract

So this is a very common business/legal expression in Norwegian.

Why is it en kontrakt?

Because kontrakt is a common-gender noun, so its indefinite singular form uses en:

  • en kontrakt = a contract
  • kontrakten = the contract

This contrasts with neuter nouns like et selskap.

What is the basic sentence structure here?

The sentence follows the very common Norwegian pattern:

Subject + verb + infinitive + object

So here:

  • Selskapet = subject
  • vil = finite verb
  • inngå = infinitive
  • en kontrakt = object

That gives:

  • Selskapet vil inngå en kontrakt.

This is quite similar to English word order.

Is inngå en kontrakt a fixed expression?

Yes, it is a very common collocation, especially in formal, business, or legal Norwegian.

You will often see inngå with agreements and arrangements, for example:

  • inngå en avtale = enter into an agreement
  • inngå et samarbeid = enter into a cooperation / begin a partnership
  • inngå ekteskap = enter into marriage / get married

So it is useful to learn inngå en kontrakt as a chunk.

How would the sentence change if it meant a company instead of the company?

Then you would use the indefinite form:

  • Et selskap vil inngå en kontrakt.

That means A company will enter into a contract.

So the difference is:

  • Selskapet = the company
  • Et selskap = a company
Can vil always be translated as will?

Not always. Vil can mean different things depending on context:

  • future: will
  • willingness / intention: wants to / is willing to

For example:

  • Han vil reise. could mean He wants to travel or He will travel, depending on context.

In Selskapet vil inngå en kontrakt, the most natural translation is usually The company will enter into a contract.

How is inngå pronounced, and why is it written with double n?

The spelling reflects that it is built from parts, historically related to inn + gå.

A rough pronunciation guide is:

  • inngå ≈ INN-go

But the exact pronunciation can vary a bit in natural speech. The important thing for learners is that it is one verb, and you should learn it as a whole word: inngå.

Would Norwegians also say something less formal than inngå en kontrakt?

Yes. Inngå en kontrakt sounds normal and natural, but it is somewhat formal or business-like.

Depending on context, people might also say things like:

  • signere en kontrakt = sign a contract
  • skrive under en kontrakt = sign a contract / write under a contract

But inngå en kontrakt is very useful because it refers to the act of formally making the contract valid, not just physically signing it.

AI Language TutorTry it ↗
Your avatar
“What's the best way to learn Norwegian grammar?”
Norwegian grammar becomes intuitive with practice. Focus on understanding the core patterns first — how sentences are structured, how verbs change form, and how words relate to each other. Our course breaks these concepts into small lessons so you can build understanding step by step.

Sign up free — start using our AI language tutor

Start learning Norwegian

Master Norwegian — from Selskapet vil inngå en kontrakt to fluency

All course content and exercises are completely free — no paywalls, no trial periods, no signup needed.

  • ✓Infinitely deep — unlimited vocabulary and grammar
  • ✓Fast-paced — build complex sentences from the start
  • ✓Unforgettable — efficient spaced repetition system
  • ✓ AI tutor to answer your grammar questions