No. 757 in Norwegian
filippinene
The Norwegian word "filippinene" translates to "the Philippines" in English.
In a sentence
Jeg har alltid ønsket å besøke Filippinene for deres vakre strender.
I have always wanted to visit the Philippines for their beautiful beaches.
Here, 'Filippinene' is used as the name of a country, requiring the definite form in Norwegian as it represents a specific geographical entity.
Kulturen på Filippinene er en spennende blanding av østlige og vestlige tradisjoner.
The culture in the Philippines is an exciting mix of Eastern and Western traditions.
In this context, 'Filippinene' refers again to the country, used with the preposition 'på,' which is standard when referring to locations such as countries and regions.
Gjennom historien har mange land påvirket Filippinene.
Throughout history, many countries have influenced the Philippines.
'Filippinene' is used here in a historical and geopolitical context, still referencing the country and maintaining its definite form in Norwegian.
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