8.4 The Infinitive Form and the Infinitive Marker
The infinitive form cannot be the finite verb in the sentence by itself, but it can be combined with modal auxiliary verbs. It can also be used after the infinitive marker “å (to)”, and in such cases is often the object of the sentence.
Infinitive Marker + Infinitive |
Translation |
| Jeg liker å jogge. | I like to jog. |
| Jeg prøver å lese norske aviser. | I try to read Norwegian newspapers. |
| Jeg pleier å spise lunsj klokka 12. | I usually eat lunch at 12 o’clock. |
| Jeg lærer å snakke norsk. | I learn to speak Norwegian. |
| Jeg trenger å lese mer. | I need to study more. |
| Jeg begynner å arbeide i morgen. | I begin to work tomorrow. |