No. 697 in Norwegian
ulf
The Norwegian word "ulf" means "wolf" in English.
In a sentence
Jeg så en ulv i skogen.
I saw a wolf in the forest.
Here, 'ulf' is used as a noun referring to the animal, a wolf.
Ulf heter fetteren min.
My cousin's name is Ulf.
In this sentence, 'Ulf' is a proper noun, specifically a given name.
Han oppførte seg som en ulv blant sauer.
He acted like a wolf among sheep.
Here, 'ulf' (as 'ulv') is used metaphorically to describe someone's behavior as predatory or sly, emphasizing its figurative use.
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