Danish Word: være
English Meaning: to be

Word Forms: vær

Example Sentences:

De gamle ægyptere anså gødningsbiller for at være hellige.
The ancient Egyptians regarded dung beetles as sacred.
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Du skal ikke være bekymret, det ordner sig.
Don't worry, it will work out fine.
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I Frankrig anses snegle for at være en delikatesse.
In France snails are considered a delicacy.
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Vær sød at lade mig være i fred!
Please leave me alone!
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Når jeg er færdig med skolen, vil jeg være skuespiller.
Once I have finished school, I want to become an actor.
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Vær stille!
Be quiet!
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Hun plejede at være så glad, før hun mistede sit job.
She used to be so happy, before she lost her job.
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