This is the 814th most frequent Norwegian word.
ruinene
"The ruins."
In this sentence, 'ruinene' refers to the physical remains of the old castle, emphasizing its historical or structural remains.
Vi besøkte ruinene av det gamle slottet.
We visited the ruins of the old castle.
Here, 'ruinene' symbolizes the remnants of historical achievements, emphasizing cultural and historical reflection.
Ruinene i byen er en påminnelse om fortidens storhet.
The ruins in the city are a reminder of past greatness.
In this usage, 'ruinene' metaphorically describes the extensive damage resembling remains of a once-intact structure.