Grammar forms
| Name | Norwegian form | Note |
|---|---|---|
| positive form, common gender | halv | - |
| positive form, neuter gender | halvt | - |
| plural and definite form | halve | - |
| indefinite form, singular | en halv | As a noun: half. |
| definite form, singular | halven | Occurs less often. |
half, partial; also used in telling time as “half to the next hour”
The word halv means “half” or “halfway”. It describes a part of something, usually one of two equal parts. The word is also often used when telling time.