Norwegian · Question Words
Hvem
Who
Beginnerpronoun
Definition
Used to ask about a person.
Example
Hvem er den mannen?
Who is that man?
Etymology
'Hvem' comes from Old Norse 'hverr,' which means 'who.' It has remained relatively unchanged in form and meaning, functionally serving as a pronoun for inquiries about identity.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hvem' is employed in formal and informal questions in both spoken and written Norwegian, showing uniformity across the regions of the country.