No. 245 in Norwegian
lite
"Lite" means "little" or "small amount" in English.
In a sentence
Jeg har et lite problem.
I have a small problem.
In this sentence, 'lite' is used as an adjective to describe something small in size or magnitude, in this case, the word 'problem'.
Det er lite mat igjen.
There is little food left.
Here, 'lite' functions as an adjective to signify a small amount of something, specifically a scarcity, referring to 'mat' (food).
Han har lite erfaring med dette.
He has little experience with this.
In this sentence, 'lite' indicates a limited quantity of a non-physical concept, showing the subject's lack of sufficient 'erfaring' (experience).
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