Meaning of ráða | Babel Free
ˈrauːðaDefinitions
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to employ, to hire strong, verb
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to put in order, arrange, sort weak
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to solve strong, verb
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to read strong, verb
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to command, control, be in control of strong, verb
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to advise strong, verb
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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.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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