Thinking Verbs Study Guide

Overview

Norwegian Thinking Verbs

This guide teaches the difference between synes, tror, and tenker.

What to focus on

  • Use synes for opinions and personal evaluations.
  • Use tror for beliefs or guesses about what is true.
  • Use tenker for active thinking or planning.

Examples

Jeg synes det er bra.
Jeg tror det regner.
Jeg tenker på deg.

How the levels progress

The levels start with clear choices, then add closer contrasts, nuance, and longer mixed sentences.

Level 1

Clear choices

This level focuses on clear choices within thinking verbs. The round has 10 prompts.

Level 2

Pairs

This level focuses on pairs within thinking verbs. The round has 12 prompts.

Level 3

Nuance

This level focuses on nuance within thinking verbs. The round has 10 prompts.

Level 4

Mixed review

This level focuses on mixed review within thinking verbs. The round has 14 prompts.