No. 337 in Norwegian
karrieren
The Norwegian word "karrieren" means "the career" in English.
In a sentence
Han viet hele karrieren sin til å hjelpe andre.
He dedicated his entire career to helping others.
The word 'karrieren' here refers to the professional path and accomplishments of an individual, and the definite article denotes it specifically pertains to that individual's career.
Karrieren hennes tok virkelig fart etter den store kontrakten.
Her career really took off after landing the big contract.
In this sentence, 'karrieren' is used to describe a person's professional trajectory and its significant growth, again with a definite personal context.
Opp gjennom karrieren har han fått mange priser.
Throughout his career, he has received many awards.
Here, 'karrieren' is used to encapsulate the span of one's professional life, emphasizing accumulated experiences and achievements.
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