utanfor

Utanfor is a Norwegian word that translates to "outside" or "out of" in English. It is a versatile preposition and adverb used in various contexts. As a preposition, it often denotes a physical location beyond a boundary or enclosure. For example, "Barnet lekte utanfor huset" means "The child played outside the house." It can also indicate exclusion or separation. "Han følte seg utanfor fellesskapet" translates to "He felt outside the community" or "He felt excluded from the community."

As an adverb, utanfor typically refers to being in an external position or state. "Været er fint utanfor" means "The weather is nice outside." It can also imply a departure from a norm or a standard. "Denne situasjonen er utanfor vår kontroll" translates to "This situation is outside our control." The word's meaning can shift depending on the grammatical structure and surrounding words, but its core sense revolves around the concept of externality, be it physical, social, or abstract.