siden

This is the 22nd most frequent Norwegian word.

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siden

"Siden" in Norwegian can mean "since," "ago," or "because," depending on context.


Here, 'siden' denotes a point in time, indicating that the action started at a specific time in the past and is continuing until now.

Jeg har vært her siden klokken åtte.

I have been here since eight o'clock.


In this case, 'siden' is used to refer to a specific point in the past, indicating from that past event to the present.

Det har gått mange år siden vi møttes sist.

Many years have passed since we last met.


Here, 'siden' means 'since' or 'because', and it is used to provide a reason for the action mentioned in the main clause.

Siden det regnet, valgte vi å bli inne.

Since it rained, we chose to stay inside.