§ Understanding 'beundre'
'Beundre' is a regular Norwegian verb that means 'to admire' or 'to regard with respect or warm approval.' It's a useful verb to know for expressing appreciation and positive feelings towards people, achievements, or even objects. It's often used when you think someone or something is particularly impressive or excellent.
- DEFINITION
- To regard with respect or warm approval
§ Basic Sentence Structure with 'beundre'
Like many Norwegian verbs, 'beundre' follows a straightforward subject-verb-object structure. The person or thing doing the admiring is the subject, and the person or thing being admired is the object.
Jeg beundrer hennes mot.
English hint: I admire her courage.
Han beundrer utsikten fra fjellet.
English hint: He admires the view from the mountain.
§ Conjugation of 'beundre'
'Beundre' is a regular verb, which means its conjugation is predictable. Here's how it changes in different tenses:
- Infinitive: beundre (to admire)
- Present tense: beundrer (admire/admires)
- Past tense: beundret (admired)
- Present perfect: har beundret (have admired)
§ Using 'beundre' with People
You'll frequently use 'beundre' to talk about admiring people for their qualities, skills, or achievements.
Jeg beundrer henne for hennes styrke.
English hint: I admire her for her strength.
Studentene beundret professorens kunnskap.
English hint: The students admired the professor's knowledge.
§ Using 'beundre' with Things and Abstract Concepts
You can also use 'beundre' to express admiration for non-human things, like art, nature, or even abstract ideas.
Vi beundret maleriet i galleriet.
English hint: We admired the painting in the gallery.
Hun har alltid beundret skjønnheten i naturen.
English hint: She has always admired the beauty in nature.
§ Common Mistakes to Avoid
One common mistake English speakers make is trying to use a direct translation of 'admire' with prepositions that don't fit in Norwegian. 'Beundre' usually takes a direct object, meaning you don't need an extra preposition like 'at' or 'of' directly after it.
Feil: Jeg beundrer av ham.
English hint: Incorrect: I admire of him.
Riktig: Jeg beundrer ham.
English hint: Correct: I admire him.
§ Practice Makes Perfect
The best way to get comfortable with 'beundre' is to use it. Try constructing your own sentences describing things or people you admire. Think about what qualities you appreciate in others or what aspects of the world around you fill you with admiration.
§ What Does 'beundre' Mean?
- Definition
- To regard with respect or warm approval
The Norwegian verb 'beundre' means to admire, to look up to, or to hold in high esteem. You use it when you feel respect or warm approval for someone or something.
§ How to Use 'beundre'
'Beundre' is a transitive verb, which means it takes a direct object. You admire someone or something. Here are some examples:
Jeg beundrer
(I admire him for his courage.)
Hun beundrer
(She admires the beauty of nature.)
Vi beundret
(We admired the view from the mountain.)
§ Similar Words and When to Use 'beundre' vs. Alternatives
While 'beundre' is pretty straightforward, it's good to know some other words that are close in meaning, but have slightly different uses.
Respektere (to respect): 'Respektere' is a broader term for showing respect, often for rules, opinions, or authority. You can respect someone without necessarily admiring their qualities or achievements. 'Beundre' implies a deeper appreciation for someone's positive traits or accomplishments.
Jeg respekterer
(I respect his opinion, even if I disagree.)
Se opp til (to look up to): This phrasal verb is very close to 'beundre' and can often be used interchangeably, especially when admiring a person. 'Se opp til' often emphasizes someone as a role model or inspiration.
Barn ser opp til
(Children look up to their parents.)
Forgude (to adore/worship): This is a much stronger word than 'beundre'. 'Forgude' suggests an almost idolizing love or worship, which is usually too intense for everyday admiration.
Fans forguder
(Fans adore the rock star.)
Use 'beundre' when you want to express sincere appreciation and respect for someone's qualities, achievements, or for something beautiful or impressive. It's a versatile and common verb in Norwegian for showing admiration without being overly intense.
Wird oft verwechselt mit
'Like' in Norwegian can mean 'to like' or 'to be fond of,' which is more general and can include physical attraction. 'Beundre' is a stronger, more specific term for admiration based on merit.
'Elske' means 'to love' and implies a deep emotional connection, often romantic or familial. 'Beundre' is about respect and admiration, not necessarily love.
'Synes om' means 'to think well of' or 'to have a good opinion of,' which is similar to 'like' but perhaps a bit more intellectual. 'Beundre' is a step further, indicating profound respect and admiration.
Leicht verwechselbar
Many English speakers might confuse 'beundre' with words that imply physical admiration or attraction. However, 'beundre' specifically refers to admiring someone's qualities, achievements, or character, not necessarily their physical appearance.
'Beundre' means to admire or respect. It is about intellectual or emotional appreciation, often for someone's accomplishments or virtues. It doesn't carry the same romantic or aesthetic connotations that some English equivalents might.
Jeg beundrer ham for hans mot. (I admire him for his courage.) Vi beundrer kunstneren for hennes verk. (We admire the artist for her work.) Jeg beundrer din evne til å holde hodet kaldt. (I admire your ability to keep a cool head.)
Tipps
Basic use of 'beundre'
The most common way to use 'beundre' is to express admiration for someone or something. It’s a direct translation of 'to admire'.
Conjugating 'beundre'
Like many Norwegian verbs, 'beundre' follows a regular conjugation pattern. Remember: present tense is 'beundrer' (admires), past tense is 'beundret' (admired).
Synonyms for 'beundre'
While 'beundre' is a strong word, you can also use 'respektere' (to respect) or 'se opp til' (to look up to) for similar meanings, though 'beundre' implies a higher level of admiration.
Use with objects
'Beundre' often takes a direct object. For example, 'Jeg beundrer henne' (I admire her) or 'Han beundrer kunsten' (He admires the art).
Expressing admiration for qualities
You can use 'beundre' to admire specific qualities. 'Jeg beundrer hennes mot' (I admire her courage) or 'Vi beundrer deres ærlighet' (We admire their honesty).
Common phrases with 'beundre'
A common phrase is 'Jeg beundrer deg for...' (I admire you for...). This is a good way to express appreciation for someone's actions or characteristics.
Not for 'like' or 'love'
'Beundre' is stronger than 'like' (like) and different from 'elske' (to love). It specifically means to admire or hold in high regard, not to have romantic feelings or simply enjoy.
Norwegian humility
While 'beundre' is used, Norwegians often express admiration more subtly than some other cultures. Direct compliments using 'beundre' are common but may be softened with other phrases.
Passive voice with 'beundre'
'Beundre' can be used in the passive voice: 'Han ble beundret av alle' (He was admired by everyone). This is a more advanced grammatical construction.
Practice sentences
Try writing your own sentences using 'beundre'. For example: 'Jeg beundrer fjellene i Norge' (I admire the mountains in Norway) or 'Hennes arbeid er beundringsverdig' (Her work is admirable).
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Think of 'be' as in 'be' respectful, and 'undre' sounds a bit like 'wonder'. So, 'be' in 'wonder' at something, meaning to admire it.
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a famous Norwegian fjord. You are standing there, looking out at the majestic scenery, and you feel a sense of 'beundre' for its natural beauty. Visualize yourself gazing in awe.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to use 'beundre' in three different sentences this week. For example, 'Jeg beundrer X fordi Y.' (I admire X because Y.)
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Jeg ___ min mor for hennes styrke. (I ___ my mother for her strength.)
'Beundrer' means 'admire' or 'regard with respect', which fits the context of admiring a mother's strength.
Vi ___ kunstneren for hans vakre malerier. (We ___ the artist for his beautiful paintings.)
To 'beundre' an artist for their work means to admire their creations.
Han ___ sin lærer veldig mye. (He ___ his teacher very much.)
Admiring a teacher implies respect and warm approval.
Jeg ___ naturen for dens skjønnhet. (I ___ nature for its beauty.)
To 'beundre' nature means to appreciate and respect its beauty.
De ___ idrettsutøveren etter seieren. (They ___ the athlete after the victory.)
After a victory, people often admire ('beundrer') the athlete's achievement.
Alle ___ det nye bygget. (Everyone ___ the new building.)
If a new building is well-received, people 'beundrer' (admire) its design or presence.
The standard word order in a simple Norwegian sentence is Subject-Verb-Object. 'Jeg' (I) is the subject, 'beundrer' (admire) is the verb, and 'mannen' (the man) is the object.
Follows the basic S-V-O structure: 'Du' (You) is the subject, 'beundrer' (admire) is the verb, and 'kunsten' (the art) is the object.
The sentence structure is Subject-Verb-Object. 'Vi' (We) is the subject, 'beundrer' (admire) is the verb, and 'henne' (her) is the object pronoun.
Jeg ___ kunsten hans. (I admire his art.)
The verb 'beundre' means to admire. In this sentence, we need the present tense form 'beundrer'.
Vi ___ den gamle bygningen. (We admire the old building.)
To express admiration for the building, 'beundrer' is the correct choice.
Hun ___ hennes styrke. (She admires her strength.)
The context implies admiration, so 'beundrer' fits best.
De ___ utsikten fra fjellet. (They admire the view from the mountain.)
When looking at a beautiful view with appreciation, 'beundrer' is the right word.
Jeg ___ din evne til å lære så raskt. (I admire your ability to learn so quickly.)
To express respect and appreciation for an ability, 'beundrer' is the correct verb.
Vi ___ deres mot i vanskelige tider. (We admire their courage in difficult times.)
To show respect and warm approval for courage, 'beundrer' is the appropriate word.
This sentence expresses admiration for someone's courage. In Norwegian, the structure is similar to English: Subject + verb + object + prepositional phrase.
Here we are admiring art. The word order is typical for a simple declarative sentence in Norwegian.
This sentence describes admiring a view. 'Utsikten' (the view) is the direct object of 'beundrer' (admire).
Imagine you're writing a short personal reflection. Describe someone you deeply admire and why. Use the word 'beundre' at least once.
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Sample answer
Jeg beundrer min bestemor for hennes styrke og visdom. Hun har alltid vært en inspirasjon for meg, fordi hun aldri gir opp, uansett hvor vanskelig ting blir. Hennes evne til å se det gode i alle situasjoner er noe jeg virkelig respekterer.
Write a short paragraph about a public figure (e.g., an artist, scientist, or leader) whose work you 'beundre'. Explain what specifically about their work or contributions you appreciate.
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Sample answer
Jeg beundrer forfatteren Karl Ove Knausgård for hans ærlige og dyptgående litterære arbeid. Hans evne til å utforske det menneskelige sinn og hverdagslivet på en så rå og ufiltrert måte er fascinerende. Jeg spesielt beundrer hans mot til å dele så personlige erfaringer med verden.
You are giving a short speech at a ceremony. Write one or two sentences expressing your admiration for a team's achievement, using the word 'beundre'.
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Sample answer
Jeg vil gjerne uttrykke hvor dypt jeg beundrer teamets enestående prestasjon i dette prosjektet. Deres harde arbeid og dedikasjon har vært intet mindre enn inspirerende, og vi beundrer deres evne til å overvinne alle utfordringer.
Hva beundrer Per mest ved faren sin?
Read this passage:
Per har alltid beundret sin far for hans urokkelige optimisme, selv i møte med store vanskeligheter. Faren hans har lært ham verdien av hardt arbeid og viktigheten av å aldri gi opp. Disse verdiene har formet Per til den mannen han er i dag, og han er takknemlig for farens eksempel. Han streber etter å leve opp til farens standarder og håper å en dag kunne inspirere andre på samme måte.
Hva beundrer Per mest ved faren sin?
Teksten sier direkte: 'Per har alltid beundret sin far for hans urokkelige optimisme.'
Teksten sier direkte: 'Per har alltid beundret sin far for hans urokkelige optimisme.'
Hva gjorde at kritikere begynte å beundre kunstneren?
Read this passage:
Kunstneren ble kjent for sine abstrakte malerier, som mange kritikere begynte å beundre. Hennes unike bruk av farger og former skilte henne ut fra mengden. Til tross for den innledende skepsisen, vokste anerkjennelsen for hennes arbeid internasjonalt. Hun fortsatte å male, drevet av sin lidenskap og ønsket om å uttrykke seg uten begrensninger.
Hva gjorde at kritikere begynte å beundre kunstneren?
Passasjen sier at 'Hennes unike bruk av farger og former skilte henne ut fra mengden' og førte til at kritikere begynte å beundre henne.
Passasjen sier at 'Hennes unike bruk av farger og former skilte henne ut fra mengden' og førte til at kritikere begynte å beundre henne.
Hva var hovedårsaken til at teamets arbeid ble beundret?
Read this passage:
Etter mange år med forskning, publiserte teamet endelig sine resultater. Deres gjennombrudd innen medisinsk vitenskap ble raskt beundret av fagfolk over hele verden. Dette arbeidet lovet å revolusjonere behandlingen av en sjelden sykdom og ga håp til utallige pasienter. Mange anerkjente dem for deres dedikasjon og banebrytende innsats.
Hva var hovedårsaken til at teamets arbeid ble beundret?
Teksten fremhever at 'Deres gjennombrudd innen medisinsk vitenskap ble raskt beundret av fagfolk over hele verden.'
Teksten fremhever at 'Deres gjennombrudd innen medisinsk vitenskap ble raskt beundret av fagfolk over hele verden.'
Write a short paragraph about someone you greatly admire and why, using the verb "beundre" at least once. Focus on expressing complex emotions and justifications.
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Sample answer
Jeg beundrer min gamle professor for hennes utrettelige engasjement for forskning. Hennes evne til å forklare komplekse teorier på en forståelig måte var alltid en stor inspirasjon for meg. Jeg har dyp respekt for hennes intellekt og hennes dedikasjon til studentene sine. Hennes etiske holdning i akademiske spørsmål var også noe jeg så veldig opp til og forsøkte å etterligne i mitt eget arbeid.
Describe a situation where someone's actions led you to "beundre" them, even if you initially had a different opinion. Explain the shift in your perspective.
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Sample answer
Først var jeg skeptisk til den nye lederens ukonvensjonelle tilnærming til prosjektledelse. Det virket for kaotisk og uorganisert. Men etter å ha sett hvordan hun navigerte en krise med en ro og klarhet som reddet prosjektet, begynte jeg å beundre hennes evne til å tenke utenfor boksen. Hennes urokkelige tro på teamet, selv når det var vanskelig, var også beundringsverdig og fikk meg til å revurdere mine første inntrykk.
Compose a short reflective piece on the difference between admiring someone's qualities and merely liking them, using "beundre" appropriately.
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Sample answer
Det er en subtil, men viktig forskjell mellom å like noen og å beundre dem. Jeg kan like en person for deres humor og hyggelige selskap, men å beundre dem innebærer ofte en dypere anerkjennelse av deres karakter, prestasjoner eller uovertrufne ferdigheter. Å beundre noen reflekterer en respekt for det de står for eller det de har oppnådd, noe som ofte går utover personlige preferanser og berører mer universelle verdier.
Hva er den primære grunnen til at menneskeheten har beundret stjernehimmelen ifølge teksten?
Read this passage:
I århundrer har menneskeheten beundret stjernehimmelen, ikke bare for dens skjønnhet, men også for mysteriene den rommer. Astronomer har dedikert livene sine til å utforske kosmos, drevet av en dyp lengsel etter kunnskap. Denne undringen over universets uendelighet er en kilde til både ydmykhet og inspirasjon, noe som driver oss til å søke større forståelse av vår plass i det hele.
Hva er den primære grunnen til at menneskeheten har beundret stjernehimmelen ifølge teksten?
Teksten nevner spesifikt 'ikke bare for dens skjønnhet, men også for mysteriene den rommer'.
Teksten nevner spesifikt 'ikke bare for dens skjønnhet, men også for mysteriene den rommer'.
Hva var det som gjorde at kritikerne begynte å beundre kunstnerens stil?
Read this passage:
Den unge kunstneren fikk anerkjennelse for sin unike stil, en stil som mange kritikere begynte å beundre for dens dristighet og originalitet. Til tross for innledende skepsis fra noen, klarte hun å fange publikums oppmerksomhet og endre den etablerte oppfatningen av moderne kunst. Hennes arbeid utfordret konvensjoner og inspirerte en ny generasjon skapere til å tenke annerledes.
Hva var det som gjorde at kritikerne begynte å beundre kunstnerens stil?
Teksten sier klart at 'mange kritikere begynte å beundre for dens dristighet og originalitet'.
Teksten sier klart at 'mange kritikere begynte å beundre for dens dristighet og originalitet'.
Hva var hovedårsaken til at folk beundret aktivisten?
Read this passage:
Etter tiår med utrettelig arbeid for menneskerettigheter, ble aktivisten tildelt en internasjonal pris. Hennes mot og urokkelige tro på rettferdighet var noe alle som kjente henne kom til å beundre dypt. Hun inspirerte millioner til å stå opp mot undertrykkelse og viste at én persons innsats kan skape en bølge av positiv endring. Hennes arv vil leve videre som et fyrtårn for håp.
Hva var hovedårsaken til at folk beundret aktivisten?
Teksten fremhever 'Hennes mot og urokkelige tro på rettferdighet' som det folk beundret dypt.
Teksten fremhever 'Hennes mot og urokkelige tro på rettferdighet' som det folk beundret dypt.
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Basic use of 'beundre'
The most common way to use 'beundre' is to express admiration for someone or something. It’s a direct translation of 'to admire'.
Conjugating 'beundre'
Like many Norwegian verbs, 'beundre' follows a regular conjugation pattern. Remember: present tense is 'beundrer' (admires), past tense is 'beundret' (admired).
Synonyms for 'beundre'
While 'beundre' is a strong word, you can also use 'respektere' (to respect) or 'se opp til' (to look up to) for similar meanings, though 'beundre' implies a higher level of admiration.
Use with objects
'Beundre' often takes a direct object. For example, 'Jeg beundrer henne' (I admire her) or 'Han beundrer kunsten' (He admires the art).
Verwandte Inhalte
Mehr emotions Wörter
ambivalent
C1having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas
angre
B1To feel regret or remorse
avsky
B2A feeling of strong dislike or disgust
bebreide
C1to reproach or blame someone
begeistring
C1enthusiasm
bekymre
A2to worry about something
bekymret
B1Worried
bekymring
B1Worry or concern
betryggende
C1reassuring
bevisst
B1Knowing and perceiving
