Topic: Norwegian (Bokmål)

"I drink water when I am thirsty."

Translation:Jeg drikker vann når jeg er tørst.

September 28, 2015

8 Comments

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    It said "da" was acceptable in place of "når", yet I got it wrong.

    September 28, 2015
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    Mod

      "Da" is not used for repeated actions.

      September 28, 2015
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        Meaning to get thirsty is a repeated action?

        September 28, 2015
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        Mod

          No, but the sentence presents a repeated habit, which calls for "når."

          September 28, 2015
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            So basically "da" is used mostly for past actions like "I bought this when I went to the store"?

            September 28, 2015
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            Mod

              Then it's når.

              September 28, 2015
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              Mod

                Yes.

                September 28, 2015
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                  What about the present "when I see you"? or "I'll believe it when I see it"?

                  September 28, 2015
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