avdøde

avdøde

Deceased.

The word 'avdøde' is used as a noun referring to a deceased person.

Familien sørget over den avdøde.

The family mourned the deceased.

Here, 'avdøde' functions as an adjective describing the author.

Den avdøde forfatteren etterlot seg mange verk.

The deceased author left behind many works.

Here, 'avdøde' is used as a nominalized adjective meaning 'the deceased'.

Ærens poet blir ofte referert til som den avdøde.

The poet of honor is often referred to as the deceased.