No. 505 in Norwegian
betyr
"Means" or "signifies."
In a sentence
Hva betyr dette ordet?
What does this word mean?
Here, 'betyr' is used to inquire about the meaning or definition of a specific word, reflecting direct inquiry.
Hennes tilstedeværelse betyr mye for meg.
Her presence means a lot to me.
In this sentence, 'betyr' conveys emotional importance or significance, demonstrating subjective value.
Det betyr at vi må forlate snart.
It means that we have to leave soon.
Here, 'betyr' is used to express the logical implication or consequence of a situation, indicating understanding of context.
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