No. 939 in Norwegian
åpningen
The Norwegian word "åpningen" means "the opening" in English.
In a sentence
Åpningen i veggen var akkurat stor nok for katten.
The opening in the wall was just big enough for the cat.
Here, 'åpningen' refers to a literal physical gap or aperture.
Åpningen av galleriet ble feiret med en stor fest.
The opening of the gallery was celebrated with a big party.
In this context, 'åpningen' refers to the act or event of inaugurating something, like a gallery.
Hun var spent før åpningen av brevet.
She was anxious before the opening of the letter.
Here, 'åpningen' describes the process of opening something, like a letter.
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