This is the 274th most frequent Norwegian word.
vann
Water.
Here, 'vann' is used to refer to water as a liquid that one drinks.
Jeg drikker vann når jeg er tørst.
I drink water when I am thirsty.
Here, 'vann' is part of a descriptive context where its cleanliness quality is highlighted.
Vi må finne en kilde med rent vann.
We need to find a source of clean water.
In this instance, 'vannet' utilizes the definite article, referring to a specific body of water.