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Jeg ___ i Oslo.
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The difference between da and når
Choose a time conjunction by repetition and time.
The difference between da and når
Da normally refers to a single past event or period. Når refers to habits and repetition, including repeated past events, and to future events. Both introduce subordinate clauses when connecting clauses.
The rule, step by step
- Choose da for a single past occasion or period: Da jeg var barn … .
- Choose når for repetition, even in the past, and for a future event: Når jeg er ferdig … .
- After an initial subordinate clause, invert the main clause: Når jeg kommer, ringer jeg. The subordinate order stays unchanged.
Sentence pattern
Da jeg kom, … / Når jeg kommer, …
| Bokmål | Meaning or use |
|---|---|
| Da jeg kom i går, … | Single past occasion |
| Når jeg kommer hjem, … | Habit |
| Når jeg kom hjem, pleide jeg å lese. | Repeated past action |
| når kurset er ferdig | Future time |
Everyday examples
Da jeg kom hjem, var det mørkt.
When I came home, it was dark.
Når jeg kommer hjem, lager jeg mat.
When I come home, I usually cook.
Jeg ringer når jeg er ferdig.
I will call when I am finished.
Da vi flyttet hit, kjente vi ingen.
When we moved here, we knew no one.
A common error or a difference in meaning
Jeg ringer i morgen da jeg er ferdig.
Jeg ringer i morgen når jeg er ferdig.
I morgen refers to the future. Use når rather than da in this time clause.
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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: da_____ jeg kom hjem i går, var det mørkt.
Rebuild the example, starting with “Da”: When I came home, it was dark.
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