No. 162 in Norwegian
området
The Norwegian word "området" means "the area" or "the region" in English.
In a sentence
Dette området er kjent for sine vakre strender.
This area is known for its beautiful beaches.
The word 'området' in this sentence refers to a specific geographical area, being a concrete noun.
Vi trenger mer informasjon om dette faglige området.
We need more information about this academic field.
Here, 'området' refers to a conceptual or thematic field, showing an abstract noun usage.
Etter ulykken ble området sperret av for sikkerhetsgrunner.
After the accident, the area was cordoned off for safety reasons.
In this instance, 'området' refers to a specific restricted space, implying a practical and temporary location context.
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