This is the 238th most frequent Norwegian word.
tross
"Defiance" or "despite."
Here, 'tross' is directly used as a noun, meaning 'defiance' or 'resistance', indicating a challenge against authority or the norm.
Hans tross mot autoritetene var kjent av alle.
His defiance against the authorities was known by everyone.
In this example, 'tross' represents a behavior or act of stubborn defiance, emphasizing a reaction of resistance stemming from dissatisfaction.
Barna handlet i tross da de ikke fikk det som de ville.
The children acted in defiance when they didn't get what they wanted.
In this sentence, 'tross' is used in the phrase 'i tross for', which translates to 'despite of' or 'in spite of' in English, showing contradiction or defiance in the light of some challenge.