No. 2 in Norwegian
av
"Av" in Norwegian means "of" or "from."
In a sentence
Jeg kjøpte en bok av forfatteren.
I bought a book by the author.
Here, "av" is used to indicate the creator or origin of something.
Han er stolt av arbeidet sitt.
He is proud of his work.
Here, "av" expresses the cause or reason for the feeling.
Et stykke av kaken ble spist.
A piece of the cake was eaten.
Here, "av" indicates a part of a whole.
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