This is the 146th most frequent Norwegian word.
trump
In Norwegian, "trump" means "proud" or "arrogant."
Here, 'trumfe' is used to indicate overcoming or surpassing others within a metaphorical context of card games.
Han hadde et ess i ermet som kunne trumfe alle kort.
He had an ace up his sleeve that could trump all other cards.
The word 'trumf' is employed metaphorically to signify an advantageous point or aspect, derived from the concept in playing cards.
Den listige strategien hans viste seg å være en trumf i forhandlingene.
His cunning strategy turned out to be a trump in the negotiations.
Here, 'trumperne' refers to specific cards with a higher rank in a card game, highlighting its literal application.