retten

This is the 450th most frequent Norwegian word.

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retten

"The court" or "the dish," depending on context.


In this context, 'retten' refers to 'the court', as a legal institution where cases are heard.

Retten i dag handlet om en sak angående eiendom.

The court today was about a case concerning property.


Here, 'retten' means 'the dish', specifically a prepared meal offered on a menu.

Hun bestilte fiskeretten til middag.

She ordered the fish dish for dinner.


In this case, 'retten' denotes 'the right', referring to a moral or legal entitlement.

Han kjempet for retten til å ytre seg fritt.

He fought for the right to express himself freely.