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a/an · article

Definition
An indefinite article used before singular, common gender nouns in Norwegian. It functions similarly to 'a' or 'an' in English, indicating a non-specific or singular instance of a noun.
Origin
Derived from Old Norse 'einn', meaning 'one'. It developed from the numeral 'one' into an indefinite article, a common linguistic process.

Examples

Jeg ser en hund.I see a dog.
Hun kjøpte en bok.She bought a book.
Vi trenger en ny bil.We need a new car.
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