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Meaning of ráða | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1
ˈrauːða

Definitions

  1. to employ, to hire
    strong, verb
  2. to put in order, arrange, sort
    weak
  3. to solve
    strong, verb
  4. to read
    strong, verb
  5. to command, control, be in control of
    strong, verb
  6. to advise
    strong, verb
  7. to decide
    strong, verb

Examples

“Hún ræður alltaf vini sína.”

She always employs her friends.

“Ég mætti bara brosandi og ég var ráðinn á staðnum.”

I just showed up smiling and I was hired on the spot.

“Geturðu ráðið þessar gátur?”

Can you solve these riddles?

“Hann réð rúnirnar.”

He read the runes

“Hver ræður hér í raun og veru?”

Who is really in charge here?

“Afi minn réð mér alltaf heilt.”

My grandfather always gave me good advice.

“Ég læt þig ráða.”

I'll let you decide.

CEFR level

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