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Passive with 'bli'
Passiv med 'bli'
The bli-passive is formed with 'bli' + past participle: 'Boken blir lest' (The book is being read). It emphasizes the process or action and is used for dynamic events.
Rule
Subject + bli (conjugated) + past participle
Examples
Huset ble bygget i 1990.
The house was built in 1990.
Maten blir laget nå.
The food is being made now.
Han ble invitert til festen.
He was invited to the party.
Common Mistake
✗
Huset ble bygge i 1990.
✓
Huset ble bygget i 1990.
After 'bli/ble', use the past participle (bygget), not the infinitive (bygge). The participle form matches the tense pattern.
English vs Norwegian
| English | Norsk |
|---|---|
| The house was built in 1990. | Huset ble bygget i 1990. |
| The food is being made now. | Maten blir laget nå. |
| He was invited to the party. | Han ble invitert til festen. |
English
The house was built in 1990.
Norsk
Huset ble bygget i 1990.
English
The food is being made now.
Norsk
Maten blir laget nå.
English
He was invited to the party.
Norsk
Han ble invitert til festen.