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En

One

Beginnernumeral

Definition

The number one.

Example

Jeg vil ha ett glass vann.

I want one glass of water.

Etymology

'En' means 'One', derived from Old Norse 'ein', and has ancient roots in counting systems used by the Norse peoples.

How & Where It’s Used

'En' is a numeral used in both formal and informal contexts, applicable in spoken and written language across all regions of Norway.

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