Active and Passive Voice

What is the main difference between active and passive voice in Norwegian?

In an active sentence, the subject does the action; in a passive sentence, the action happens to the subject.

How do you form the Bli-Passive in Norwegian?

Use the verb 'bli' (conjugated) + the past participle of the main verb.

Provide an example of the Bli-Passive in the Present Tense.

'Bildene blir delt.' (The pictures are being shared.)

How do you form the S-Passive?

Take the infinitive verb and add an -s to the end.

What modal verbs trigger the S-Passive in Norwegian?

Kan, skal, må, and bør.

Provide an example of the S-Passive using a modal verb.

Active: 'Vi må beskytte barna.' Passive: 'Barna må beskyttes.' (The children must be protected.)

When is the S-Passive typically used?

In present tense instructions or general truths.

How can you mention the agent in a passive sentence?

Use the preposition 'av' (by) to indicate who performed the action.

What is the past tense form of the Bli-Passive?

Use 'ble' + verb (e.g., 'Regningene ble betalt' - The bills were paid.)

How do you express general truths in the S-Passive?

Use the S-Passive with the infinitive + -s.