This is the 109th most frequent Norwegian word.
der
"Der" in Norwegian means "there."
Here, 'der' is a relative pronoun connecting the main clause to the subordinate clause, referring to the location of the sun shining.
Jeg ser huset der solen skinner.
I see the house where the sun shines.
In this sentence, 'der' is an adverb indicating location, meaning 'over there'.
Der borte står bilen vår.
Over there stands our car.
Here, 'der' is used as an adverb referring to a previously mentioned or understood place.