No. 431 in Norwegian
sjef
"Chief" or "boss."
In a sentence
Hun er sjefen på kontoret.
She is the boss of the office.
In this sentence, 'sjef' is used to indicate a person in charge or a leader at the workplace.
Jeg er sjef over mitt eget liv.
I am the boss of my own life.
Here, 'sjef' signifies personal responsibility and autonomy, metaphorically used to mean control over one's actions and decisions.
Kasper er alltid sjef når vi spiller fotball.
Kasper is always the boss when we play football.
In this context, 'sjef' is used colloquially to mean someone who dominates, excels, or takes lead in an activity or situation.
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