No. 379 in Norwegian
retninger
"Retninger" in English means "directions" or "orientations."
In a sentence
De ulike retningene på vindrosen viser hvor vinden kommer fra.
The different directions on the wind rose show where the wind comes from.
Used to describe geographical or physical directions.
Arkitekten utforsker nye retninger innen moderne design.
The architect is exploring new directions in modern design.
Used metaphorically to describe trends or new approaches in a field.
Hun har talent i mange retninger, inkludert musikk og kunst.
She has talent in many directions, including music and art.
Used to describe areas of skill or interests someone possesses.
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