Questions & Answers about Boken er verdt prisen.
Why is it boken and not just bok?
Because boken is the definite form, meaning the book.
In Norwegian, the definite article is usually attached to the end of the noun instead of appearing as a separate word.
- bok = book
- boken = the book
So Boken er verdt prisen starts with the book, not just book.
Why is it prisen and not just pris?
For the same reason: prisen is the definite form, meaning the price.
- pris = price
- prisen = the price
So the sentence literally matches The book is worth the price.
Is there no separate word for the in Norwegian?