This is the 380th most frequent Norwegian word.
skjøt
"Skjøt" in Norwegian means "joint" or "seam" (where two things are joined together).
In this sentence, 'skjøt' is the past tense of the verb 'skyte,' which means 'to shoot.' It describes an action of propelling the ball with force.
Jeg skjøt ballen mot mål.
I shot the ball towards the goal.
Here, 'skjøten' refers to the noun form, meaning 'the joint' which indicates a connection or seam between two pieces of material.
Smeden jobbet med skjøten på metallet.
The blacksmith worked on the joint in the metal.
In this context, 'skjøt' is used metaphorically to mean 'interjected' or 'inserted rapidly,' showing a nuanced usage of the word.