Subordinate clauses with 'at'
Using 'at' (that) to connect a main clause to a subordinate clause. Often omitted in spoken Norwegian.
I can form sentences with 'at' clauses and understand when 'at' is omitted.
Look at these examples. Can you spot the grammar pattern?
Jeg tror at det er viktig.
I think that it is important.
Han sier at han er trøtt.
He says that he is tired.
Jeg håper du kommer.
I hope you come.
Pay attention to the highlighted parts. What do they have in common?
Leddsetninger med «at»
«At» (= that) brukes for å koble en leddsetning til en hovedsetning.
| Hovedsetning | at | Leddsetning |
|---|---|---|
| Jeg tror | at | det er viktig. |
| Han sier | at | han er trøtt. |
| Vi vet | at | hun kommer. |
Utelatt «at»
I muntlig norsk kan «at» ofte utelates:
- Jeg tror at det er sant. → Jeg tror det er sant.
- Jeg håper at du kommer. → Jeg håper du kommer.
Verbrekefølgen i leddsetningen er normal (subjekt–verb).
🇬🇧 Over-inserting 'at' in writing when it is optional. 🇷🇺 Confusion between 'at' (that) and 'å' (to). 🇨🇿 Wrong word order inside the subordinate clause.
Common Error Patterns
Confusing 'at' (that/conjunction) with 'å' (infinitive particle)
Wrong word order inside the subordinate clause after 'at'
Jeg tror at det er viktig.
I think that it is important.
'at' introduces the subordinate clause; normal S-V order inside.
Han sier at han er trøtt.
He says that he is tired.
Reporting what someone says using 'at'.
Jeg håper du kommer.
I hope you come.
'at' is omitted here — common in spoken Norwegian.
Practice in course
Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises