No. 578 in Norwegian
vesten
"The West" (referring to Western countries or the western world).
In a sentence
Han tok på seg vesten før han gikk ut.
He put on the vest before going out.
Here, 'vesten' refers to a piece of clothing, specifically a vest.
Vesten har hatt en stor innflytelse på verdenshistorien.
The West has had a significant influence on world history.
In this sentence, 'vesten' denotes 'the West,' symbolizing Western countries or cultures.
Båten sørget for sikkerheten til vesten på sjøen.
The boat ensured the safety of the vest at sea.
In this usage, 'vesten' refers to a life vest or safety gear.
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