være — to be
være is the #1 most common word in Norwegian, a verb. It means “to be” and is pronounced /²ʋæːrə/.
#1frequency rank
3.83%of everyday Norwegian text
Level 1Beginner 1
Forms of være
| Form | What it is | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| vær | command | be! |
| er | present | am/is/are |
| var | past | was |
| vært | supine | (have) been |
| vært | past participle | been |
| værende | -ing form | being |
| væren | noun from verb |
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