This is the 23rd most frequent Norwegian word.
før
"Før" in Norwegian means "before" in English.
Here, 'før' is used as a preposition to indicate an event preceding another in time.
Jeg vil dra hjem før solnedgang.
I want to go home before sunset.
In this case, 'før' functions as a subordinating conjunction to link the temporal relationship between two clauses.
Han måtte gå før filmen var ferdig.
He had to leave before the movie was over.
Here, 'før' serves as an adverb to specify an action occurring prior to the current moment.