datter

This is the 467th most frequent Norwegian word.

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datter

Daughter.


Here, 'datter' is used in its definite singular form to refer to one's daughter specifically.

Jeg har en datter som elsker å lese bøker.

I have a daughter who loves to read books.


In this sentence, 'datteren' is used in the definite singular form to indicate a specific daughter belonging to the neighbor.

Datteren til naboen min er veldig flink til å tegne.

The daughter of my neighbor is very talented at drawing.


This usage of 'datter' implies a metaphorical or figurative daughter.

Hun behandlet henne som sin egen datter.

She treated her as her own daughter.