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Meaning of forbarme | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2 Specialized
[fʌˈbɑˀmə]

Definitions

  1. to take pity (on someone) (and help them)
    reflexive, transitive
  2. used as an exclamation to express surprise, astonishment, concern, or other emotions.
    archaic, interjection

Examples

“Du forbarmende! (adjective). Hvad skal et stakkels menneske som jeg dog gøre?”

God have mercy! (interjection). What is a poor person like me supposed to do?

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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