Nivået testes på slutten, og resultatene sendes på e-post.

The level is tested at the end, and the results are sent by email.

Breakdown of Nivået testes på slutten, og resultatene sendes på e-post.

• og: and
• på: at
• sende: to send
• e-posten: the email

Questions & Answers about Nivået testes på slutten, og resultatene sendes på e-post.

What does the ending in the word Nivået mean?

The ending -et marks the definite singular of a neuter noun. The noun is et nivå (a level), definite singular nivået (the level). Plural: nivåer (levels), definite plural nivåene (the levels).

Why is the definite form used (nivået, resultatene) even though this is a general statement?

Norwegian often uses the definite form when the thing is specific in context or assumed known. Here, it’s understood as “the level (of the participant/course) is tested” and “the results (from that test) are sent.” Using indefinite forms would sound odd or too vague.

What verb form is testes and how does it work?

Testes is the s-passive (present tense) of å teste. It means “is tested/are tested.” The s-passive is formed by adding -s to the verb: tester → testes, sender → sendes. It’s common in written Norwegian and sounds neutral-formal.

Can I say blir testet instead of testes?

Yes. Nivået blir testet is also correct and common. Nuance:

• testes = concise, a bit more formal/administrative style.
• blir testet = equally correct, slightly more colloquial-narrative. Both mean the same here.