This is the 841st most frequent Norwegian word.
borten
"Borten" is not a standalone word in Norwegian. It may be a form of "borte," meaning "away" or "gone."
Here, 'bortenfor' denotes 'beyond' in terms of location, indicating something further than the referenced position.
Bortenfor skogen ligger det en stille innsjø.
Beyond the forest, there's a serene lake.
In this context, 'borten' conveys the meaning of 'to a side' or 'out of place', often used in a physical rearrangement context.
Han skjøv stolen litt borten.
He pushed the chair a bit aside.
Here, 'borten' implies something being amiss or unusual, suggesting an abstract or figurative interpretation.