No. 566 in Norwegian
voksne
"Voksne" means "adults" in English.
In a sentence
Voksne må ofte ta ansvar for vanskelige beslutninger.
Adults often have to take responsibility for difficult decisions.
Here, 'voksne' is used as a noun in its plural form referring to adults.
Det er viktig for barn å lytte til voksne for å lære.
It is important for children to listen to adults to learn.
In this sentence, 'voksne' again acts as a plural noun denoting adults, particularly as a point of guidance for children.
Når vi blir eldre, setter mange pris på visdom som voksne har.
As we grow older, many appreciate the wisdom that adults possess.
Here, 'voksne' functions as a definite plural noun emphasizing the qualities or experiences attributed to adults.
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