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Hvilken

Which

Beginnerpronoun

Definition

Used to ask about a choice between things.

Example

Hvilken farge liker du?

Which color do you like?

Etymology

'Hvilken' can be traced back to the Old Norse 'hvilkr,' which means 'which.' It retains its role as an interrogative pronoun in modern Norwegian.

How & Where It’s Used

'Hvilken' is applicable in both formal and informal registers, frequently appearing in written texts and conversations alike, understood across various regions.

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