Hjernen lærer nye ting hver dag.

The brain learns new things every day.

Breakdown of Hjernen lærer nye ting hver dag.

• hver: every
• dagen: the day
• ny: new
• lære: to learn

Questions & Answers about Hjernen lærer nye ting hver dag.

What is hjernen, and how does it translate?

Hjernen is the definite singular form of hjerne (a brain), so hjernen means the brain. In Norwegian, you add the definite article (here -en, since hjerne is a common-gender noun) at the end of the noun.

How do I say a brain instead of the brain?

Use the indefinite singular: en hjerne (a brain). So if you wanted “a brain learns,” you’d say En hjerne lærer…

Why is the verb lærer used here, and what tense is it?

Lærer is the present-tense form of å lære (to learn). In Norwegian, you form the present by adding -r to the infinitive: å lære → lærer.

Does lærer ever mean teaches instead of learns?

Yes. Å lære can mean both to learn and to teach depending on context, and the present form (lærer) looks the same. To avoid ambiguity, you can use undervise (to teach) when you specifically mean “teach.”

Why is it nye ting instead of ny ting?