This is the 396th most frequent Norwegian word.
gir
The Norwegian word "gir" means "gives" or refers to "gear" (e.g., in mechanics or cycling) depending on context.
Here, 'gir' functions in the sense of providing or offering, which is a contextual extension of its primary meaning.
Boken gir mye informasjon.
The book provides a lot of information.
In this context, 'gir' is used to describe the action of offering or delivering advice.
Han gir råd når det trengs.
He gives advice when needed.
In this sentence, 'gir' is used as the present tense of the verb 'å gi', meaning 'to give'.