Learn Hardcore Norwegian: Planen blir klarere etter hvert, og alle forstår mer. - The plan becomes clearer over time, and everyone understands more.

Because it means the definite form, the plan. In Norwegian, masculine nouns take the definite suffix -en: en plan → planen. Indefinite would be en plan.

What does blir mean here, and how is it different from er?

Blir is the present tense of bli and means becomes/gets, indicating a change of state. Er means is/are (a static state). Compare: Planen er klar (the plan is ready/clear) vs Planen blir klar (the plan is becoming ready/clear).

Is klarere the comparative of klar? Could I say mer klar?

Yes, klarere is the regular comparative of klar using -ere. Mer klar is understandable but less idiomatic with short adjectives like klar. Prefer klarere.

Does klar here mean clear or ready?

In this context it means clear/understandable. Klar can also mean ready, but blir klarere strongly points to increased clarity. If you meant readiness, you’d typically say blir klar (becomes ready), not klarere.

What exactly does etter hvert mean? How is it different from til slutt or eventuelt?

Etter hvert means gradually/over time or eventually in the sense of something happening little by little. Til slutt means finally/in the end (a final point). Eventuelt is a false friend; it means possibly/if applicable (often used for the any other business item on an agenda).

Should etter hvert be written as one or two words?

Standard Bokmål writes it as two words: etter hvert. The one-word form etterhvert is common informally but not standard. With som, it’s still separate: etter hvert som.

Where can etter hvert go in the sentence?

It can stay mid-sentence as in Planen blir klarere etter hvert, or you can front it: Etter hvert blir planen klarere. If you front it, remember Norwegian V2 word order: the finite verb (blir) comes second, and the subject (planen) follows it.

Why is there a comma before og? Is it required?

It links two main clauses: Planen blir … and alle forstår …. A comma here is acceptable and often used to mark the pause, but many writers omit it when the clauses are short and closely connected. Both versions are fine.

Can I use skjønner instead of forstår?

Yes. Skjønner is more colloquial; forstår is neutral to formal. In writing, forstår is often preferred, but skjønner is very common in speech: Alle skjønner mer.

Does forstår need an object? Should it be forstår det or forstår mer av planen?

It doesn’t need an explicit object; alle forstår mer is fine and means people understand more in general/about it. You can add an object for clarity: alle forstår det, alle forstår mer av planen, or rephrase: Alle forstår planen bedre.

Is mer here an adverb or the comparative of mye? Could I say bedre instead?

Mer is the comparative of mye (much/many), expressing a greater amount or degree of understanding. Bedre (better) works well if you specify what is understood: Alle forstår planen bedre. Without an object, forstår mer is natural.

How would this look in past or future?

Past: Planen ble klarere etter hvert, og alle forsto mer.
Future: Planen blir klarere etter hvert, og alle vil forstå mer, though present (blir/forstår) often covers future meaning in Norwegian when context makes it clear.

Any pronunciation tips for forstår and etter hvert?

In forstår, rs merges to a sh-like sound in many accents, so it sounds like fo-shtår. The å is like the vowel in English more.
In etter hvert, the h in hvert is silent (it sounds like vert), and rt often becomes a retroflex t sound.

Could I use tydeligere instead of klarere?

Yes. Tydeligere means clearer/more explicit in the sense of being easier to perceive or understand. Klarere can mean clearer but also leans toward ready/settled in some contexts. Here, both klarere and tydeligere work; tydeligere focuses squarely on comprehensibility.

What’s the difference between alle and alle sammen?

Alle means everyone. Alle sammen also means everyone, but adds a friendly, slightly emphatic flavor (like saying all of you). In neutral writing, alle is enough.

I’ve seen both klarere and klarer. Are they the same?

No. Klarere is the comparative adjective clearer. Klarer is the present tense of the verb å klare (to manage), as in Jeg klarer det (I can manage it).