This is the 69th most frequent Norwegian word.
utenfor
"Outside" or "excluded."
Here, 'utenfor' is used to indicate a location outside a specific place.
Jeg står utenfor butikken og venter.
I am standing outside the store and waiting.
In this sentence, 'utenfor' is utilized metaphorically to signify being excluded from an event or situation.
Vi må handle raskt for å unngå å bli utenfor konkurransen.
We need to act quickly to avoid being left out of the competition.
Here, 'utenfor' describes a figurative or emotional state of being apart from a group or community.