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Questions & Answers about Vi ser kunsten på museet.
What does vi mean in this sentence?
Vi is the first-person plural pronoun, meaning “we.” It’s the subject of the sentence.
What tense and meaning does ser convey?
Ser is the present tense of se (to see). Here it means “(we) see.”
Why is kunsten in its definite form instead of just kunst?
In Norwegian, you add -en to a singular common-gender noun to make it definite. Kunsten means “the art,” referring to a specific collection or pieces, rather than art in general.
Could we say Vi ser kunst på museet? What would that imply?
Yes. Vi ser kunst på museet uses the indefinite kunst and translates as “We see art at the museum,” implying art in general, not any particular works.
Why is the preposition på used with museet instead of i?
Norwegian often uses på (at/on) with public institutions like museums, schools, cinemas, etc. I (in) is grammatically possible but less common for activities “at” such places.
Why is museet in the definite form here?
Museum is a neuter noun (et museum). To refer to a specific museum, you use the definite singular museet.
Does this sentence follow the typical Norwegian word order (V2 rule)?
Yes. In a main clause the finite verb (ser) must occupy the second position. Here vi is first, ser second, followed by object and adverbial phrase.
How would you turn this into a yes/no question?
Invert subject and verb to obey V2 in questions:
Ser vi kunsten på museet? (“Do we see the art at the museum?”)