This is the 788th most frequent Norwegian word.
gården
The Norwegian word "gården" means "the farm" or "the building" (depending on context).
In this sentence, 'gården' refers to 'the farm', a piece of land used for agriculture.
Gården ligger på toppen av bakken.
The farm is located at the top of the hill.
Here, 'gården' denotes 'the building or courtyard', which is a common use in urban areas for residential complexes.
Vi møtte nabofamilien utenfor gården.
We met the neighbor's family outside the building/courtyard.
In this context, 'gården' refers specifically to 'the courtyard', indicating an outdoor communal area within a property.