This is the 337th most frequent Norwegian word.
karrieren
The Norwegian word "karrieren" means "the career" in English.
The word 'karrieren' here refers to the professional path and accomplishments of an individual, and the definite article denotes it specifically pertains to that individual's career.
Han viet hele karrieren sin til å hjelpe andre.
He dedicated his entire career to helping others.
In this sentence, 'karrieren' is used to describe a person's professional trajectory and its significant growth, again with a definite personal context.
Karrieren hennes tok virkelig fart etter den store kontrakten.
Her career really took off after landing the big contract.
Here, 'karrieren' is used to encapsulate the span of one's professional life, emphasizing accumulated experiences and achievements.