Category: Common VerbsPart of speech: verbDifficulty: Common
Forstå
/Forstå/Roman
English meaning: To understand
Definition
To know the meaning of something.
Example
“Jeg forstår ikke. Kan du sige det igen?”
In English: “I do not understand. Can you say that again?”
Another example: “Jeg forstår ikke helt, hvad du mener.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A verb meaning to understand or comprehend; neutral register, used in everyday and educational contexts. Often heard as the question 'Forstår du?'
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Forstå' comes from the Old Norse 'fara,' meaning to understand. The word has remained stable in its meaning throughout time.
Common Collocations
- forstå noget
- forstå hinanden
- forstå et sprog
- ikke forstå
- forstå meningen
Word Forms
at forstå; nutid: forstår; datid: forstod; tillægsform: forstået
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