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20 [twenty]

Small Talk 1

20 [tjue]	Småprat 1

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Language and writing

Each language is used for communication between people. When we speak, we express what we are thinking and feeling. In doing so, we don't always stick to the rules of our language. We use our own language, our vernacular. It's different in written language. Here, all the rules of our language are displayed. Writing is what enables a language to become a real language. It makes language visible. Through writing, thousands of years' worth of knowledge is passed on. This is why writing is the foundation of every sophisticated culture. The first form of writing was invented more than 5,000 years ago. It was the cuneiform writing of the Sumerians. It was carved into slabs of clay. This cuneiform was used for three hundred years. The hieroglyphics of the ancient Egyptians existed for about as long. Countless scientists have devoted their studies to it. Hieroglyphics represent a relatively complicated writing system. However, it was probably invented for a very simple reason. The Egypt of that time was a vast kingdom with many inhabitants. Everyday life and above all the economic system needed to be organized. Taxes and accounting needed to be efficiently managed. For this, the ancient Egyptians developed their graphic characters. Alphabetic writing systems, on the other hand, go back to the Sumerians. Each writing system reveals a great deal about the people who use it. Furthermore, each country shows its own characteristics through its writing. Unfortunately, the art of handwriting is disappearing. Modern technology makes it almost superfluous. So: Don't just speak, keep writing too!

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Make yourself comfortable!	S_å d_g n_d_ Slå deg ned! S__ d__ n___ Slå deg ned! ___ ___ ____ Slå deg ned!
Please, feel right at home!	L_t s_m o_ d_ v_r h_e_m_! Lat som om du var hjemme! L__ s__ o_ d_ v__ h______ Lat som om du var hjemme! ___ ___ __ __ ___ _______ Lat som om du var hjemme!
What would you like to drink?	H_a v_l d_ d_i_k_? Hva vil du drikke? H__ v__ d_ d______ Hva vil du drikke? ___ ___ __ _______ Hva vil du drikke?

Do you like music?	E_ d_ g_a_ i m_s_k_? Er du glad i musikk? E_ d_ g___ i m______ Er du glad i musikk? __ __ ____ _ _______ Er du glad i musikk?
I like classical music.	J_g l_k_r k_a_s_s_ m_s_k_. Jeg liker klassisk musikk. J__ l____ k_______ m______ Jeg liker klassisk musikk. ___ _____ ________ _______ Jeg liker klassisk musikk.
These are my CD’s.	H_r e_ C_e_e m_n_. Her er CDene mine. H__ e_ C____ m____ Her er CDene mine. ___ __ _____ _____ Her er CDene mine.

Do you play a musical instrument?	S_i_l_r d_ e_ i_s_r_m_n_? Spiller du et instrument? S______ d_ e_ i__________ Spiller du et instrument? _______ __ __ ___________ Spiller du et instrument?
This is my guitar.	H_r e_ g_t_r_n m_n_ Her er gitaren min. H__ e_ g______ m___ Her er gitaren min. ___ __ _______ ____ Her er gitaren min.
Do you like to sing?	L_k_r d_ å s_n_e_ Liker du å synge? L____ d_ å s_____ Liker du å synge? _____ __ _ ______ Liker du å synge?

Do you have children?	H_r d_ b_r_? Har du barn? H__ d_ b____ Har du barn? ___ __ _____ Har du barn?
Do you have a dog?	H_r d_ e_ h_n_? Har du en hund? H__ d_ e_ h____ Har du en hund? ___ __ __ _____ Har du en hund?
Do you have a cat?	H_r d_ e_ k_t_? Har du ei katt? H__ d_ e_ k____ Har du ei katt? ___ __ __ _____ Har du ei katt?

These are my books.	H_r e_ b_k_n_ m_n_. Her er bøkene mine. H__ e_ b_____ m____ Her er bøkene mine. ___ __ ______ _____ Her er bøkene mine.
I am currently reading this book.	J_g h_l_e_ p_ å l_s_ d_n_e b_k_n_ Jeg holder på å lese denne boken. J__ h_____ p_ å l___ d____ b_____ Jeg holder på å lese denne boken. ___ ______ __ _ ____ _____ ______ Jeg holder på å lese denne boken.
What do you like to read?	H_a l_k_r d_ å l_s_? Hva liker du å lese? H__ l____ d_ å l____ Hva liker du å lese? ___ _____ __ _ _____ Hva liker du å lese?

Do you like to go to concerts?	L_k_r d_ å g_ p_ k_n_e_t_ Liker du å gå på konsert? L____ d_ å g_ p_ k_______ Liker du å gå på konsert? _____ __ _ __ __ ________ Liker du å gå på konsert?
Do you like to go to the theatre / theater (am.)?	L_k_r d_ å g_ i t_a_e_e_? Liker du å gå i teateret? L____ d_ å g_ i t________ Liker du å gå i teateret? _____ __ _ __ _ _________ Liker du å gå i teateret?
Do you like to go to the opera?	L_k_r d_ å g_ i o_e_a_n_ Liker du å gå i operaen? L____ d_ å g_ i o_______ Liker du å gå i operaen? _____ __ _ __ _ ________ Liker du å gå i operaen?

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