This is the 4023rd most frequent Swedish word.
norm
A standard, rule, or typical pattern of behavior in a society or group.
In this sentence, 'normer' is used in the plural to refer generally to rules or standards that are common or expected within society.
Det är viktigt att förstå samhällets normer.
It is important to understand society's norms.
Here, 'normer' is used in a technical sense, referring to specific mathematical constructs used to determine size or distance in a given context.
Matematiska normer hjälper oss att mäta avstånd.
Mathematical norms help us measure distances.
In this example, 'normen' refers to a singular norm or standard of behavior or expectations for dressing specific to the event context.