No. 901 in Norwegian
lage
"To make" or "to create."
In a sentence
Jeg vil lage en kake til bursdagen din.
I want to make a cake for your birthday.
Here, 'lage' is used as a verb meaning 'to make' or 'to prepare', indicating creation or preparation of an item.
Kan du lage en liste over ting vi må kjøpe?
Can you make a list of things we need to buy?
In this context, 'lage' means 'to create' or 'compile', referring to assembling or putting together a list.
De liker å lage kunst når de har fri.
They like to create art when they have free time.
Here, 'lage' signifies 'to create', emphasizing the artistic or creative process.
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