This is the 943rd most frequent Norwegian word.
black
The Norwegian word "black" does not exist; the correct word for "black" in Norwegian is "svart."
Here, 'svart' (black) is an adjective describing the color of the noun 'bil' (car).
Bilen er svart.
The car is black.
In this case, 'svart' (black) is part of a compound noun 'svart-hvitt' (black-and-white) describing a type (aspect) of pictures.
Svart-hvitt bilder har en klassisk appell.
Black-and-white photos have a classic appeal.
Here, 'svart' (black) is used metaphorically to convey a sense of mood or emotion tied to the noun 'skygge' (shadow).