This is the 383rd most frequent Norwegian word.
trodde
"Believed" or "thought" (past tense).
In this context, 'trodde' means to have assumed or believed something to be true in the past about a future event.
Jeg trodde han skulle komme i går.
I thought he would come yesterday.
Here, 'trodde' is used to indicate a thought or belief held in the past that ultimately was incorrect.
Hun trodde feil om situasjonen.
She was mistaken about the situation.
Here, 'trodde' is used as the past tense of 'tro,' meaning to place trust or belief in something someone said.