No. 420 in Norwegian
hjemlandet
"Hjemlandet" means "the homeland" or "the native country" in English.
In a sentence
Jeg savner hjemlandet mitt, spesielt de vakre fjellene.
I miss my homeland, especially the beautiful mountains.
Used to express longing for one's country of origin.
Hun flyttet tilbake til hjemlandet sitt etter mange år i utlandet.
She moved back to her homeland after many years abroad.
Used to denote the country of origin where someone returns.
Hjemlandet hans er kjent for sin rike kultur og historie.
His homeland is known for its rich culture and history.
Used to refer to the country of origin in a descriptive context.
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