This is the 884th most frequent Norwegian word.
fødselen
The birth.
Here, the word 'fødselen' refers to the event or act of giving birth.
Fødselen til babyen var en stor begivenhet for familien.
The birth of the baby was a major event for the family.
In this context, 'fødselen' refers to the period immediately following the act of birth.
Etter fødselen, trengte mor og barn mye hvile.
After the birth, both mother and child needed plenty of rest.
In this usage, 'fødselen' describes the historical context of someone’s birth.