This is the 737th most frequent Norwegian word.
styrte
"Styrte" means "to crash," "to fall," or "to overthrow" in English, depending on context.
Here, 'styrtet' (past tense of 'styrte') refers to a sudden crash of the airplane, implying a destructive fall.
Flyet styrtet i havet.
The airplane crashed into the sea.
In this sentence, 'styrte' means 'to govern' or 'to control,' related to managing or leading a country efficiently.
Han styrte landet med fast hånd.
He governed the country with a firm hand.
Here, 'styrtet' is used to describe a hurried motion or running toward something, emphasizing urgency or speed.