No. 43 in Norwegian
store
The Norwegian word "store" means "big" or "large" in English.
In a sentence
Jeg ser på de store fjellene i det fjerne.
I observe the large mountains in the distance.
Here, 'store' modifies 'fjellene' (the mountains) to indicate that they are of a considerable size, referring to their physical magnitude.
De store opplevelsene former oss som mennesker.
The significant experiences shape us as human beings.
In this usage, 'store' describes 'opplevelsene' (the experiences) to imply that they are noteworthy or significant, extending beyond physical size to metaphorical importance.
Store mengder regn falt i løpet av natten.
Large amounts of rain fell during the night.
Here, 'store' modifies 'mengder' (quantities) to emphasize their largeness in quantity, related to measurement.
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