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Questions & Answers about Jeg har en katt.
How do you pronounce Jeg?
Jeg is typically pronounced like "yai," with a silent "g" at the end. The initial "j" is similar to the English "y" sound.
Why do you use en instead of et or ei before katt?
Norwegian nouns often have a grammatical gender: masculine, feminine, or neuter. Katt is traditionally considered masculine, so it takes en as its article.
Is it required to use the article before katt?
In most cases, yes. In Norwegian, indefinite singular nouns usually take an article (en, ei, or et), so saying Jeg har en katt is the normal way to express “I have a cat.”
What is the difference between katt and katten?
Katten is the definite form (“the cat”), while katt is the indefinite form (“a cat”). So you would say Jeg har en katt if you have a cat in general, and Jeg har katten if you have "the cat," referencing a specific one.
What does har mean and how is it used in sentences?
Har is the present tense of the verb meaning “have.” It’s used with first-person, second-person, and third-person singular and plural subjects. So you’ll see Jeg har, Du har, Han har, and so on.