Stasjonen er veldig vakker.

to be

Breakdown of Stasjonen er veldig vakker.

• veldig: very
• vakker: beautiful
• stasjonen: the station

Questions & Answers about Stasjonen er veldig vakker.

Why is the definite form used in stasjonen instead of the indefinite form stasjon?

Norwegian uses the definite form (adding -en, -a, or -et to the noun) when referring to a specific item. In this case, stasjonen means the station (already known or specified), whereas en stasjon means a station (more general).

How do I know whether to say stasjon or stasjonen?

If you’re talking about any station in general, use en stasjon. If you’re talking about a particular station, use the definite form stasjonen. This function is similar to “a station” vs. “the station” in English.

Is er always used for “is” in Norwegian?

Yes. Er is the present tense of å være (to be) in Norwegian. It corresponds to English “is,” “are,” and “am,” depending on the subject:
• Jeg er (I am)
• Du er (You are)
• Han/hun/det er (He/she/it is)
• Vi er (We are)
• Dere er (You [plural] are)
• De er (They are)

Why is the adjective vakker and not something like vakkert?