åpningen

åpningen

The Norwegian word "åpningen" means "the opening" in English.

Here, 'åpningen' refers to a literal physical gap or aperture.

Åpningen i veggen var akkurat stor nok for katten.

The opening in the wall was just big enough for the cat.

In this context, 'åpningen' refers to the act or event of inaugurating something, like a gallery.

Åpningen av galleriet ble feiret med en stor fest.

The opening of the gallery was celebrated with a big party.

Here, 'åpningen' describes the process of opening something, like a letter.

Hun var spent før åpningen av brevet.

She was anxious before the opening of the letter.