No. 653 in Norwegian
lot
The Norwegian word "lot" means "a share, portion, or fate."
In a sentence
Han lot katten gå.
He let the cat go.
In this sentence, 'lot' represents the past tense of 'å la,' which means 'to let' or 'to allow.' Here, it indicates permission or allowance for the action.
Jeg lot nøklene på bordet.
I left the keys on the table.
In this sentence, 'lot' is used as the past tense of 'å legge,' meaning 'to leave' or 'to place.' It implies the action of intentionally placing or leaving something.
De lot håret vokse langt.
They let their hair grow long.
In this sentence, 'lot' captures the idea of allowing or letting something occur without intervention. It emphasizes intentional non-action regarding the development of a situation.
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