Grammar forms
| Name | Norwegian form | Note |
|---|---|---|
| infinitive | børe | A rare and becoming obsolete form; in speech, bør is usually used. |
| present tense | bør | The main commonly used form. |
| indefinite form, singular | bør | - |
| definite form, singular | børa | A dialectal or rare variant is possible. |
| indefinite form, plural | bører | Rarely used. |
| definite form, plural | børene | Rarely used. |
should, ought to, probably; burden, load, something that is carried
The word bør is often used as a verb form and means advice, obligation, or an expected action. It can also be a noun meaning a burden or load that a person carries.