gave→ presentNorwegian word meaning
"gave" is a A2-level Norwegian word meaning "present". Below you can find 26 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Norwegian conversations.
26 stories
Example Sentences

Birthday Party
De har med gaver til meg.
They bring presents for me.

The Goldfish
Foreldrene hennes har en spesiell gave til henne.
Her parents have a special gift for her.

Christmas Morning
Det er mange gaver under treet!
There are many presents under the tree!

Thanking Someone
'Denne kaken er på huset,' sier han.
'This cake is a gift,' he says.

Buying Souvenirs
'Ja, takk. Jeg trenger gaver til familien min,' sier Emma.
'Yes, please. I need gifts for my family,' Emma says.

A Surprise Gift
Emma vil gi henne en spesiell gave.
Emma wants to give her a special gift.

My Birthday
NÃ¥ er det tid for gaver!
Now it is time for presents!

Sleeping Beauty
Den første feen ga Aurora skjønnhetens gave.
The first fairy gave Aurora the gift of beauty.

Delivery to Wrong Address
Anna bestilte en bursdagsgave til moren sin på nettet.
Anna ordered a birthday present for her mother online.

Puss in Boots
'Deres Majestet,' sa katten med en buk. 'Min herre, Markisen av Carabas, sender Dem denne gaven.'
'Your Majesty,' said the cat with a bow. 'My master, the Marquis of Carabas, sends you this gift.'

The Golden Goose
'Fordi du har et godt hjerte,' sa den lille mannen, 'vil jeg gi deg en gave.'
'Because you have a kind heart,' said the little man, 'I will give you a gift.'

The Mysterious Package
Bursdagen hennes var om to måneder, så det var sannsynligvis ikke en gave.
Her birthday was two months away, so it was probably not a gift.

The Secret Admirer
En mann gikk inn på kontoret med en liten gavepose.
A man walked into the office carrying a small gift bag.

Keeping a Travel Journal
Bestemoren hennes hadde gitt henne notatboken i gave.
Her grandmother had given her the notebook as a gift.

The Housewarming Party
De hadde med seg en vakker plante som gave.
They brought a beautiful plant as a gift.

The False Friend Word
Hun tenkte på det engelske ordet 'gift' som betyr gave.
She thought of the English word 'gift' meaning present.

Making a Reservation
Moren hennes klemte henne hardt.
Her mother hugged her tightly.

The Parking Ticket
Hun måtte kjøpe en gave til morens bursdag.
She needed to buy a gift for her mother's birthday.

Workplace Friendship
Lisa ga henne en vakker plante som gave.
Lisa brought her a beautiful plant as a gift.

The Apprenticeship
Han bestemte seg for å gi boksen til moren sin i gave.
He decided to give the box to his mother as a gift.

At the Border
Hun hadde med gaver til bestemoren og fetterne sine.
She brought gifts for her grandmother and cousins.

A Cultural Experience
Hun hadde med seg en liten gave til Emma, pakket inn i vakkert papir.
She brought Emma a small gift wrapped in beautiful paper.

The Pen Pal
Yuki sendte Emma en liten gave til bursdagen hennes.
Yuki sent Emma a small gift for her birthday.

Cultural Misunderstanding
Hun kjøpte en flaske vin som gave til vertinnen.
She bought a bottle of wine as a gift for the hostess.

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Mr. Utterson kjente den igjen som en gave han hadde gitt til Dr. Jekyll for flere år siden.
Mr. Utterson recognized it as a gift he had given to Dr. Jekyll years ago.

The Graduation Ceremony
Faren hennes hadde med seg en liten gave pakket inn i gullpapir.
Her father had brought a small gift wrapped in golden paper.
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