Learn Hardcore Norwegian: Vi deler artikkelen online slik at alle kan lese den. - We share the article online so that everyone can read it.

Deler is the present tense of å dele, which means “to share.” Its full conjugation is:
– Infinitive: å dele
– Present: deler
– Preterite (past): delte
– Perfect participle: har delt

How do you form the definite of en artikkel, and why is it artikkelen in the sentence?

In Norwegian, you attach the definite article as a suffix to the noun. For a common‐gender noun like en artikkel:
– Indefinite: en artikkel (“an article”)
– Definite: artikkelen (“the article”)
So artikkelen means “the article,” which is the direct object of deler here.

Why is online used unchanged, and is there a more “Norwegian” way to express it?

Online is an English loanword commonly used in Norwegian. You can also say:
– på nettet (“on the Net”)
– på internett (“on the Internet”)
Both are perfectly native alternatives.

What is the function of slik at, and how does it differ from så or for at?

slik at is a subordinating conjunction meaning “so that” in the sense of purpose or result.
– så + inversion can also mean “so that”: så alle kan lese den, but it’s less formal and sometimes ambiguous.
– for at also indicates purpose: for at alle kan lese den, but is more bookish.
slik at is neutral and very clear.

Why does the sentence end with den, and what does it refer to?

Den is a third‐person singular pronoun meaning “it.” It refers back to artikkelen, which is a common‐gender noun in Norwegian. (If it were a neuter noun, you’d use det.)

Why is the main clause Vi deler artikkelen online and not Vi online deler artikkelen?

Norwegian follows the V2 (verb‐second) rule in main clauses. The finite verb (deler) must occupy the second position, right after the first constituent (here Vi). Placing online before deler would violate that rule.

Why is the subordinate clause alle kan lese den arranged as subject + modal + main verb? Is that standard?

Yes. In a subordinate clause introduced by a conjunction like slik at, the finite verb (here the modal kan) comes right after the subject (alle). The non‐finite verb (lese) follows the modal, and then the object (den). The pattern is:
slik at → subject → finite verb → non-finite verb → object.

Can I replace deler with publiserer or legger ut, and does that change the nuance?

Yes.
– publiserer (“publish”) sounds more formal and often implies an official or editorial process.
– legger ut (“puts out/posts”) is colloquial and emphasizes the act of posting online.
– deler (“share”) highlights distributing something already created or found. Each choice shades the meaning slightly.