This is the 242nd most frequent Norwegian word.
brøt
"Brøt" is the past tense of "bryte," meaning "broke" or "breached."
Here, 'brøt' is the past tense of the verb 'å bryte' (to break) and is used to describe the act of interrupting or ending a state of silence.
Hun brøt stillheten med en latter.
She broke the silence with a laugh.
'Brøt' is used here to indicate forcibly intruding into a place, showing its use in a physical context of breaking and entering.
Jeg brøt meg inn i det gamle huset.
I broke into the old house.
In this case, 'brøt' signifies overcoming an academic or mental challenge, illustrating its metaphorical use in problem-solving.