når

This is the 227th most frequent Norwegian word.

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når

"When."


Here, 'når' is used as an interrogative adverb to ask about time.

Når kommer du hjem?

When are you coming home?


In this case, 'når' acts as a subordinating conjunction to specify the time at which something happens.

Ring meg når du er ferdig.

Call me when you are finished.


Here, 'når' serves as a complementizer in a subordinate clause to indicate the time frame.

Jeg vet ikke når møtet begynner.

I don't know when the meeting starts.