Questions & Answers about Norsken min blir bedre hver dag.
Why is it blir and not er?
Blir means becomes/is getting and expresses a change over time, like English progressive. Er just states a static fact. So:
- Norsken min blir bedre hver dag. = My Norwegian is getting better every day.
- Norsken min er bedre. = My Norwegian is better (now/than before), with no built-in sense of ongoing improvement.
Why bedre and not mer bra?
Comparatives of bra/god are irregular:
- Positive: bra (or god with nouns like food)
- Comparative: bedre (not mer bra)
- Superlative: best So you say bedre, not mer bra.
What exactly does norsken mean here?
It’s the definite form of the noun meaning the Norwegian language, used to refer to your skill: literally the Norwegian (of mine). Common and natural when talking about proficiency:
- Jeg lærer norsk. = I’m learning Norwegian. (norsk as an uncountable object)
- Norsken min er … = My Norwegian (skill) is …
Why is the possessive after the noun (norsken min)?