This is the 309th most frequent Norwegian word.
kinesiske
The Norwegian word "kinesiske" means "Chinese" in English.
Here, 'kinesiske' is an adjective modifying the plural noun 'lanternene', meaning 'Chinese', describing the origin or type of lanterns.
De kinesiske lanternene lyste opp gatene.
The Chinese lanterns lit up the streets.
In this sentence, 'kinesiske' is an adjective modifying the plural noun 'retter', referring to dishes from Chinese cuisine.
Jeg liker kinesiske retter, spesielt de krydrede.
I like Chinese dishes, especially the spicy ones.
The adjective 'kinesiske' modifies the plural noun 'tegn', which translates to 'characters', specifying their origin within the Chinese writing system.