No. 553 in Norwegian
kysten
"The coast."
In a sentence
Kysten i Norge er kjent for sin vakre natur.
The coast of Norway is known for its beautiful nature.
The word 'kysten' (the coast) refers to the physical coastal region.
Vi planlegger en tur langs hele kysten.
We are planning a trip along the entire coast.
Here, 'kysten' (the coast) signifies a route or area adjacent to the sea.
De sa at kysten var klar.
They said that the coast was clear.
In this figurative usage, 'kysten' (the coast) is part of the expression 'kysten er klar' meaning 'the coast is clear,' indicating safety or absence of danger.
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