9.7 Inverted Word Order after Objects
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Inverted word order can also occur when the sentence begins with an object.  Putting the object first in the sentence gives the object emphasis.  This construction is often used in answering questions.

Examples:

Normal: Jeg kjenner Tom.
(I know Tom.)
Inverted:  
Tom kjenner jeg.
(Tom I know.)

 

Object

Verb

Subject

Rest of Sentence

Pizza liker jeg godt.
Frokost spiser jeg i kantina.
Kjersti snakker jeg ofte med.
Per liker jeg ikke.

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