No. 377 in Norwegian
makten
"The power" or "the authority."
In a sentence
Regjeringen har makten til å endre loven.
The government has the power to change the law.
Here, 'makten' signifies the authoritative power and control held by the government.
Hun følte at hun mistet makten over situasjonen.
She felt that she lost control over the situation.
In this sentence, 'makten' refers to a feeling of control or influence over events or situations.
Makten i historien skiftet mellom flere parter.
The power in history shifted between several parties.
'Makten' here indicates a historical transfer or distribution of dominance or influence among groups.
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