Sentences can also include a predicate nominative or a predicate adjective, which are used to describe the subject. Predicate nominatives and adjectives occur after certain verbs, especially:
| være be |
er is / am / are |
var was / were |
har vært has been / have been |
| bli become |
blir become(s) |
ble became |
har blitt has become / have become |
Subject |
Verb |
Predicate Nominative /Predicate Adjective |
| Jeg I |
er am |
amerikaner. an American. |
| Morten Morten |
vil bli wants to become |
arkitekt. an architect. |
| Anne Anne |
er is |
trøtt. tired. |
| Hun She |
ble became |
syk. sick. |