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Gerund-equivalent: verbal noun (-ing not used; infinitive or noun)

Gerund-equivalent: verbal noun (-ing not used; infinitive or noun)

Structure:

å + infinitive (as noun phrase) OR nominalized verb

Norwegian does not use a -ing gerund form like English. The infinitive phrase (å lese) or a nominalized form is used instead.

Example:

Å lese er bra for deg. **Translation:** Reading is good for you.

Examples

Å lese er bra for deg.

Reading is good for you.

Practice

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "Å lese er bra for deg."

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