This is the 490th most frequent Norwegian word.
tapt
"Lost."
Here, 'tapt' is used as the past participle of the verb 'å tape,' meaning 'to lose,' describing the act of having misplaced or failed to retain possession of something.
Jeg har tapt lommeboken min.
I have lost my wallet.
In this context, 'tapt' also represents the past participle of 'å tape,' and it's used to indicate the outcome of a competitive event.
Laget vårt har tapt kampen.
Our team has lost the match.
Here, 'tapt' is used as an adjective, describing the noun 'tid' (time) to mean something irretrievable or wasted.