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Questions & Answers about Tom ser Bergen.
Why is Bergen capitalized in this sentence?
Because Bergen is the name of a specific place (a proper noun). Proper nouns in Norwegian (like in English) are capitalized, so we write Bergen instead of bergen.
Is ser similar to sees in English?
Yes, ser is the present tense of the verb å se (to see). It translates directly to sees. In this sentence, Tom ser Bergen, it means Tom sees Bergen.
Why do we say Tom ser Bergen instead of Tom ser på Bergen?
Ser på is more like looks at, focusing on the act of looking. Ser on its own can mean sees or is seeing something. Since the sentence is simply describing that Tom notices or perceives Bergen, Tom ser Bergen is enough.
Can we invert the sentence to form a question, like Ser Tom Bergen??
Yes. In Norwegian, to form a yes/no question, you can place the verb before the subject. Ser Tom Bergen? is the correct way to ask, Does Tom see Bergen?.
How do we pronounce ser and Bergen?
• Ser typically sounds like /sehr/ in Norwegian.
• Bergen is pronounced roughly as /BEHR-gen/ (with a slightly rolled "r").