This is the 578th most frequent Norwegian word.
vesten
"The West" (referring to Western countries or the western world).
Here, 'vesten' refers to a piece of clothing, specifically a vest.
Han tok på seg vesten før han gikk ut.
He put on the vest before going out.
In this usage, 'vesten' refers to a life vest or safety gear.
Båten sørget for sikkerheten til vesten på sjøen.
The boat ensured the safety of the vest at sea.
In this sentence, 'vesten' denotes 'the West,' symbolizing Western countries or cultures.