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Meaning of bæta | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1

ˈpaiːta

Definitions

to improve, to better something, to mend something
weak
to repair, to patch
weak
to compensate, to redress
weak
used in set phrases
weak

Examples

“Ég skal bæta þér þetta.”

I'll compensate you for this.

“Ég bætti 5000 krónum á kortið þitt.”

I added 5000 krónur to your card.

“Get ég bætt fyrir þetta?”

Can I compensate for this?

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

bæta gráu ofan á svart bæta úr skák bæti beðinn beið beiða

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