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Jeg ___ i Oslo.
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Negation and the position of ikke
Negate a simple statement, then compare it with a subordinate clause.
Negation and the position of ikke
In a main clause, ikke normally follows the finite verb; with an inverted subject pronoun it follows the pronoun. In a subordinate clause, it precedes the finite verb.
The rule, step by step
- In a simple main clause, put ikke after the finite verb: Jeg jobber ikke.
- With a modal: Jeg kan ikke komme. With an inverted pronoun subject: I dag kan jeg ikke komme.
- Subordinate clauses differ: fordi jeg ikke kan komme. This comparison is a useful B1 extension.
Sentence pattern
Jeg + kommer + ikke / at + jeg + ikke + kommer
| Bokmål | Meaning or use |
|---|---|
| Jeg jobber ikke. | Main clause |
| I dag jobber jeg ikke. | Inversion with a pronoun |
| fordi jeg ikke jobber | Subordinate clause |
Everyday examples
Jeg kommer ikke i dag.
I am not coming today.
I dag kan jeg ikke komme.
Today I cannot come.
Hun sier at hun ikke kommer.
She says that she is not coming.
Vi har ikke tid nå.
We do not have time now.
A common error or a difference in meaning
Jeg ikke snakker norsk.
Jeg snakker ikke norsk.
In a main statement, snakker comes before ikke, not after it.
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Choose the form that fits the rule and meaning explained in this lesson.
Complete the gap using the appropriate form of the given word.
Given word: ikkeJeg snakker _____ norsk.
Rebuild the example, starting with “Jeg”: I am not coming today.
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