This is the 627th most frequent Norwegian word.
open
The Norwegian word "open" means "open" in English, referring to something not closed or allowing access.
Here, 'åpent' is used as an adjective describing the state of the window.
Jeg liker å holde vinduet åpent om sommeren.
I like to keep the window open during the summer.
'Åpen' is used metaphorically as an adjective describing a person's openness to ideas.
Det er viktig å være åpen for nye ideer.
It is important to be open to new ideas.
In this context, 'åpne' is used as a verb indicating the action of opening an object, the door.