This is the 139th most frequent Norwegian word.
vm
"VM" in Norwegian stands for "World Championship" (Verdensmesterskap).
In this context, 'VM' is used as an abbreviation for 'Verdensmesterskap', which translates to 'World Cup' in English. It refers to major global competitions in sports.
Norges fotballag gjorde det bra i forrige VM.
Norway's football team performed well in the last World Cup.
In this example, 'VM' is used to indicate an event that has yet to take place, emphasizing the preparation for a future championship.
Håndballspillerne trente hardt for å forberede seg til kommende VM.
The handball players trained hard to prepare for the upcoming World Championship.
Here, 'VM' is again referring to a 'World Championship'; it's a term broadly used to denote any international championship event across various disciplines.