This is the 482nd most frequent Norwegian word.
selve
"Selve" means "the very" or "itself" in English, emphasizing specificity or importance.
In this sentence, 'selve' emphasizes the noun 'huset' (the house), highlighting the specific object without its attributes or extensions.
Selve huset var utrolig vakkert.
The house itself was incredibly beautiful.
Here, 'selve' adds emphasis to 'definisjonen', stressing its exclusivity or importance in the context.
Han er selve definisjonen av en god venn.
He is the very definition of a good friend.
In this example, 'selve' underlines 'midtpunktet', pointing to its significance or exactness as the central point.