ennå

Ennå is a Norwegian adverb meaning still, yet, or even in certain time-related senses. It is used to indicate that a state or action continues up to the present moment or that something has not occurred by now. Ennå commonly appears in questions and negations, such as asking if something has happened yet or stating that something is still the case.

Typical uses include indicating continuation: "Det er ennå ikke ferdig" (It is not finished yet) and "Han sitter ennå og leser" (He is still sitting and reading). It also appears in questions: "Har du kommet ennå?" (Have you arrived yet?). In some contexts, ennå can convey emphasis similar to “even” or “more,” though in many phrases the sense of “still” is primary and the variant enda is often used.

Variants and spelling: Ennå exists alongside enda. Ennå is common in standard Bokmål writing and in many formal or neutral contexts, while enda is a widely used alternative form in various dialects and in nynorsk. Both forms are widely understood, and choice can reflect regional preference or register.

Origins and cognates: Ennå is of North Germanic origin, with cognates in related Scandinavian languages that express similar time-related meanings. While the precise historical derivation is not always specified, the word is long established in Norwegian usage and shares lineage with related forms across the Nordic languages.

See also: time-related particles in Norwegian; Norwegian adverbs.