This is the 560th most frequent Norwegian word.
skipet
"The ship."
Here, 'skipet' again refers to a particular ship that is being observed from afar, emphasizing its definite form and singular usage.
Vi så skipet i det fjerne.
We saw the ship in the distance.
In this case, 'skipet' serves as the subject of a relative clause, indicating the specific ship being described as old yet functional.
Skipet, som var veldig gammelt, var fortsatt i bruk.
The ship, which was very old, was still in use.
In this sentence, 'skipet' is used as a definite singular noun ('the ship') denoting a specific ship.