No. 665 in Norwegian
retning
Direction.
In a sentence
Jeg kjenner ikke retningen vi må gå i.
I don't know the direction we need to walk in.
The word 'retningen' refers to a specific physical orientation or path to take.
Hver kunstner har sin egen retning i maleriet.
Every artist has their own direction in painting.
Here, 'retning' symbolizes a particular style, trend, or approach.
Politikken i landet har tatt en ny retning.
The country's politics have taken a new direction.
In this context, 'retning' represents a figurative course or progression.
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