This is the 697th most frequent Norwegian word.
ulf
The Norwegian word "ulf" means "wolf" in English.
Here, 'ulf' is used as a noun referring to the animal, a wolf.
Jeg så en ulv i skogen.
I saw a wolf in the forest.
In this sentence, 'Ulf' is a proper noun, specifically a given name.
Ulf heter fetteren min.
My cousin's name is Ulf.
Here, 'ulf' (as 'ulv') is used metaphorically to describe someone's behavior as predatory or sly, emphasizing its figurative use.