This is the 999th most frequent Norwegian word.
elven
The Norwegian word "elven" means "the river" in English.
Here, 'elven' is used as a definite noun referring to a specific river.
Elven renner stille gjennom dalen.
The river flows quietly through the valley.
In this sentence, 'elven' appears in object position indicating the location of the action.
Vi gikk langs elven i går.
We walked along the river yesterday.
Here, 'elven' is part of a prepositional phrase demonstrating the source of the sound.