mener

mener

"Means" or "thinks."

Here, 'mener' is used to ask someone's opinion.

Hva mener du om filmen vi så i går?

What do you think about the movie we watched yesterday?

Here, 'mener' is used to clarify the meaning or intention of what was said.

Når jeg sier 'god,' mener jeg at det var tilfredsstillende.

When I say 'good,' I mean that it was satisfactory.

Here, 'mener' is used to express a belief or opinion.

Jeg mener det er viktig å være ærlig.

I believe it is important to be honest.