Jeg noterer adressen i en billig notatbok.

I note the address in a cheap notebook.

Breakdown of Jeg noterer adressen i en billig notatbok.

• jeg: I
• en: a
• i: in
• adressen: the address
• notere: to note
• billig: cheap
• notatboken: the notebook

Questions & Answers about Jeg noterer adressen i en billig notatbok.

Why is adressen in the definite form and not en adresse?

We use the definite form adressen because we’re talking about a specific address, one already known or mentioned. If it were any address, we’d say Jeg noterer en adresse i en billig notatbok.

What gender is notatbok, and why do we use en instead of et?

Notatbok is a common-gender noun (an “en-word”). Common-gender nouns take the indefinite article en, while neuter nouns take et. Hence en notatbok, not et notatbok.

Why doesn’t billig change form before notatbok?

In Norwegian, adjectives before an indefinite singular common-gender noun have no ending: you say en god bil, en billig notatbok. If the noun were definite you’d add -e: den billige notatboka.

Why do we use i instead of på with notatbok?

Because you’re writing inside the notebook. i means “in,” while på (“on”) would imply writing on the cover or surface. So you “noterer i en notatbok.”

How do you conjugate notere?

It’s a regular (weak) verb:
• Infinitive: notere
• Present: noterer
• Past: noterte
• Perfect (supine): (har) notert

Is notatbok one word, and are there synonyms?

Yes, it’s a single compound word. Other terms include notisbok or notesbok, and for drawing skissebok, but notatbok is the standard general word.

What is the stress and pronunciation of noterer?

Stress falls on the first syllable: NO-te-rer. The r sounds are usually rolled or tapped, and the e is like a short “eh.”

Is noterer formal, and can I use skriver ned instead?

Noterer is neutral/literary and common in reports or writing. Skriver ned is more colloquial and frequent in speech. Both work: Jeg noterer adressen or Jeg skriver ned adressen.