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Meaning of biðja | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1
ˈpɪðja

Definitions

  1. to ask, to request
    strong, verb
  2. to pray
    intransitive, strong, verb
  3. Equivalent to 'pray': To direct words, thoughts, or one's attention to a deity or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc

Equivalents

English pray request

Examples

“Ég bað þig nú bara um greiða.”

I just asked you a favor.

“Ég bið til Guðs.”

I pray to God.

CEFR level

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

biðja að heilsa biðja forláts biðja fyrir biðja sér biðjast biðjast fyrir

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