8 Extras NoWiN
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8.1 Å synes – å tro
8.1 Å synes – å tro
To think
The verb think can be translated into different verbs in Norwegian
depending on meaning.
If you want to express your opinion (often based on experience) you use å synes:
Jeg synes at sjokoladen er god. (synes = think/find)
I have tasted the chocolate and I think it tastes good.
If there is some kind of uncertainty you use å tro:
Jeg tror at sjokoladen er god. (tro = think/believe)
I have not tasted the chocolate yet, but I believe it tastes good.