This is the 834th most frequent Norwegian word.
vis
"Vis" (Norwegian) = way, manner, or fashion.
Here, 'vis' is the imperative form of the verb meaning 'to show'.
Vis meg boken.
Show me the book.
In this case, 'viser' is the present tense form of the verb 'vis'. It demonstrates a guiding or instructional action.
Hun viser vei til stasjonen.
She is showing the way to the station.
Here, 'vis' is used as a noun, meaning 'ways' or 'methods'. This demonstrates its versatility as both a verb and a noun depending on context.