This is the 361st most frequent Norwegian word.
ute
"Ute" means "outside" in English.
Here, 'ute' refers to being in an external or outdoor space, emphasizing location.
Barnet leker ute i hagen.
The child is playing outside in the garden.
In this example, 'ute' points to an action or event happening in the outdoors as viewed from inside.
Lyset ute har blitt svakere.
The light outside has dimmed.
Here, 'ute' is part of a phrase 'ute etter' which translates to 'in search of,' demonstrating an idiomatic use rather than a physical location.