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Questions & Answers about Jeg liker selskap.
What does the word selskap mean in this sentence?
In this sentence, selskap means "company" in the sense of enjoying social companionship—having people around—rather than referring to a business or organization.
Why is there no article before selskap?
Norwegian often omits articles when referring to abstract concepts or general ideas. In this case, selskap represents the general idea of enjoying company, so no definite or indefinite article is used.
What is the grammatical structure of Jeg liker selskap?
The sentence follows the typical Norwegian Subject-Verb-Object order. Jeg (I) is the subject, liker (like) is the verb, and selskap (company/companionship) is the object. This structure is very similar to the English sentence "I like company."
What is the infinitive form of liker and how does it function?
The infinitive form of liker is å like, meaning "to like." Liker is simply the present tense used uniformly for subjects like jeg, du, han/hun, etc., making it straightforward to conjugate.
Is Jeg liker selskap a common way to express enjoyment of being with others in Norwegian?
Yes, it is a common expression. Norwegians often use this sentence to indicate that they enjoy spending time with people or socializing in general.
Can selskap be used in other contexts, and how does context determine its meaning?
Absolutely. Selskap can also refer to a business company. However, in this sentence—with the verb liker—the context clearly points to enjoying social company or companionship rather than referring to an organization.