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beðnir

"Beðnir" means "asked" or "requested" in English.

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Foreldrar eru oft beðnir um að fylla út eyðublöð fyrir skólann.
Parents are often asked to fill out forms for the school.
beðnir
Við vorum beðnir að vera kurteisir á fundinum.
We were asked to be polite during the meeting.
beðnir
Nemendur eru beðnir að mæta á réttum tíma í kennsluna.
Students are asked to arrive on time for the class.
beðnir

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