This is the 749th most frequent Norwegian word.
a
The Norwegian word "å" is the infinitive marker used before verbs, equivalent to "to" in English.
Here, 'å' is used as an infinitive marker preceding the verb 'lære' to create the infinitive form.
Jeg ønsker å lære norsk.
I want to learn Norwegian.
In this sentence, 'å' is also an infinitive marker, helping to form the clause 'å hjelpe' (to help).
Han er opptatt av å hjelpe andre.
He is committed to helping others.
Here, 'å' introduces the verb 'lese' in the infinitive form to function as a noun, creating the subject of the sentence.