We can divide irregular verbs into different groups. In group 2 you can find irregular verbs that that follow the pattern -ell, -old, -old. This means that the verb ends in -ell in the infinitve and -old in past simple and past participle.
Group 2
| Infinitive | Past Simple | Past Participle | Norsk betydning |
| sell tell | sold told | sold told | selge fortelle |