This is the 34th most frequent Norwegian word.
mellom
"Between" or "among" in English.
Here, 'mellom' denotes the position of the speaker relative to the two friends, indicating 'between'.
Jeg sitter mellom to venner.
I am sitting between two friends.
In this sentence, 'mellom' illustrates the alternatives or choices, meaning 'between' the options given.
Han må velge mellom jobb og studier.
He must choose between work and studies.
Here, 'mellom' emphasizes the comparison or relationship between two time periods, implying 'between' them.