B1Norwegiannb.b1.017

Infinitive after verbs of wishing/hoping

Structure:

verb + å + infinitive (no object between)

håpe, ønske, forsøke, prøve, klare take å + infinitive when the subjects are identical.

Example:

Hun håper å bestå eksamen. **Translation:** She hopes to pass the exam.

Examples

Hun håper å bestå eksamen.

She hopes to pass the exam.

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "Hun håper å bestå eksamen."

Å komme til å vs skal: nuance in future

Å se ut som / se ut til å (to look like / to seem to)

Å vs at: choosing between infinitive and subclause

Abstract nouns without article

Adverbial phrases with -vis (way / manner suffix)