Could a fluent Norwegian speaker clarify a question of nuance about this sentence? Both "I would rather have water than wine" (although "I would rather have water than have wine" sounds better to my native ear, and would be more appropriate in written English) and "I want water rather than wine" are both legitimate translations.

However, the first is more polite and more indicates a preference whereas the second is more blunt, more uncompromising, and could convey a demand (or need) rather than a polite request or preference. Does this Norwegian sentence more reflect one of these nuances than the other? Or does it cover both, with nuance being imparted by vocal tone or physical demeanor?

... But thanks anyway, Jesus.

"I would rather water than wine" is not accepted. I think that sentence is acceptable, ikke sant?

Incubus. The pop culture references continue.

why "I would rather to have water than wine" not accepted? English is not my native language by the way...

I would rather have wine than water

So (vil heller)means (would rather),doesn't it?

Great joke!

'I'll rather have water than wine' - how can this be wrong?

How would one say "I would also like to have..."

"I'd want to have water than wine."