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Også is a common adverb in Danish and Norwegian (Bokmål and Nynorsk) that means "also" or "too." It is used to add information in addition to what has already been stated and can modify verbs, adjectives, or entire clauses.

In Danish, svært simple examples include: "Jeg vil også deltage." (I will also participate.) and "Han kommer også." (He is coming too.) In these sentences, også typically follows the finite verb in main clauses, as in "Jeg vil også deltage." It can also appear before other elements for emphasis, though this is less common in everyday speech.

In Norwegian, similar usage applies. Bokmål examples: "Jeg vil også gå." (I want to go as well.) "Hun er også interessert i det." (She is also interested in it.) "Det kan jeg også." (I can do that too.) Nynorsk mirrors this pattern: "Eg vil også vere med." The word functions similarly across written Bokmål and Nynorsk, with occasional stylistic variation in placement.

Også can be used to emphasize inclusion or agreement, and in some contexts it may appear at the beginning of a clause for emphasis, such as "Også jeg vil bidra." The exact placement can influence rhythm and nuance but the core meaning remains “also” or “too.”

Etymologically, the precise origin of også is part of the broader development of adverbs in the North Germanic language family, with cognates across Scandinavian languages. In Swedish, a closely related word is också, which serves a parallel function.

See also: Danish and Norwegian equivalents in other Germanic languages, and the Swedish word också.