No. 717 in Norwegian
konkurransen
The competition.
In a sentence
Elevene forberedte seg til konkurransen med entusiasme.
The students prepared for the competition with enthusiasm.
Here, 'konkurransen' refers to a specific competition that the students are preparing for, showing its use as a noun for a contest.
Konkurransen mellom lagene var intensiv og spennende.
The competition among the teams was intense and exciting.
In this case, 'konkurransen' describes the rivalry or contest existing between teams, emphasizing its broader usage in competitive scenarios.
Han har alltid likt å delta i konkurransen når det gjelder idrett.
He has always enjoyed participating in the competition when it comes to sports.
Here, 'konkurransen' signifies the act of competing in sports, highlighting its application in describing participation in competitive activities.
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