This is the 615th most frequent Norwegian word.
antallet
"The number" or "the amount."
Here, 'antallet' is used to indicate a numerical quantity or count of students attending the lecture.
Antallet studenter som deltar på forelesningen har økt kraftig.
The number of students attending the lecture has increased significantly.
In this case, 'antallet' denotes a set numerical limit or capacity regarding guests.
Vi må begrense antallet tillatte gjester på arrangementet.
We need to limit the number of guests permitted at the event.
Here, 'antallet' serves to express the diversity or variety, specifically the count of species present.