This is the 36th most frequent Norwegian word.
tok
The Norwegian word "tok" is the past tense of "ta," meaning "took" in English.
The word 'tok' is the past tense of the verb 'å ta', meaning 'to take'. In this sentence, it denotes the action of taking a cup of coffee.
Jeg tok en kopp kaffe i morges.
I had a cup of coffee this morning.
Here, 'tok' reflects the action of claiming or occupying a spot or position, describing an assertive action.
Hun tok den beste plassen i rommet.
She took the best spot in the room.
In this context, 'tok' signifies the act of making a decision or choice, highlighting a metaphorical sense of 'taking' a decision.