No. 627 in Norwegian
open
The Norwegian word "open" means "open" in English, referring to something not closed or allowing access.
In a sentence
Jeg liker å holde vinduet åpent om sommeren.
I like to keep the window open during the summer.
Here, 'åpent' is used as an adjective describing the state of the window.
Kan du åpne døren for meg, vær så snill?
Can you open the door for me, please?
In this context, 'åpne' is used as a verb indicating the action of opening an object, the door.
Det er viktig å være åpen for nye ideer.
It is important to be open to new ideas.
'Åpen' is used metaphorically as an adjective describing a person's openness to ideas.
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