Extras 11.2 LearnNoW
11.2 Short answers
Kortsvar
Instead of repeating the verb from the question, we use å gjøre (to do) in a short answer:
Fisker du ofte? Ja, det gjør jeg. Do you fish often? Yes, I do. |
Drikker du kaffe? Ja, det gjør jeg. Do you drink coffee? Yes, I do. |
This does not apply to auxiliary verbs as kan (can)* or har, er (have, are):
Kan vi fiske her? Ja, det kan vi. Can we fish here? Yes, we can. |
Har du kaffe? Ja, det har jeg. Do you have coffee? Yes, I have. |
Er du sliten? Ja, det er jeg. Are you tired? Yes, I am. |
* skal (shall), vil (will), må (must), bør (ought to / should)