This is the 151st most frequent Danish word.
løbet
The Danish word "løbet" means "the run" or "the course" in English, depending on context.
In this sentence, 'løbet' is used as a noun meaning 'the race', referring to a competition of speed.
Han har mistet løbet mod sine venner.
He has lost the race against his friends.
Here, 'løbet' is part of the verb phrase 'har løbet', meaning 'has run', showing the action of escaping or overflowing.
Vandet har løbet over kanten af flasken.
The water has run over the edge of the bottle.
In this sentence, 'løbet' forms the phrase 'i løbet af', which means 'during', indicating the passage of time.