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B1 noun Neutral

betydning

/²by:dnɪŋ/
Practícalo Notas y consejos

Ejemplos

1

ordets betydning

linguistics

the meaning of the word

2

Hva er betydningen av dette symbolet?

general

What is the meaning of this symbol?

3

hendelsens betydning for fremtiden

general

the importance of the event for the future

4

Han forstod ikke betydningen av advarselen.

general

He did not understand the gravity of the warning.

5

En sak av stor betydning.

formal

A matter of great importance.

Colocaciones comunes

stor betydning
liten betydning
ha betydning
uten betydning

Se confunde a menudo con

betydning vs betyende
Often confused due to similar roots, but 'betyende' is an adjective meaning 'significant' or 'important', while 'betydning' is a noun meaning 'meaning' or 'importance'.
betydning vs mening
'Mening' can also mean 'meaning' but often refers to 'opinion' or 'sense'. 'Betydning' more strongly emphasizes the significance or consequence of something.

Patrones gramaticales

har betydning (for noe/noen) - has importance/significance (for something/someone) stor betydning - great importance/significance uten betydning - without importance/insignificant

Cómo usarlo

Errores comunes

A common mistake for English speakers is mispronouncing the 'y' and 'd' sounds. The 'y' in 'betydning' is pronounced like the 'i' in 'kit,' not like the 'y' in 'sky.' The 'd' is a soft 'd' sound, similar to the 'th' in 'this,' rather than a hard 'd' as in 'dog.' Another common error is confusing it with similar-sounding words like 'bytting' (exchange) or 'betjening' (service), which have completely different meanings.

Consejos

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Word Class & Gender

'Betydning' is a feminine noun (en betydning). This affects adjective endings and definite forms.
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Common Pitfalls

Be careful not to confuse 'betydning' with 'mening', which can also mean 'meaning' but often refers to an opinion or a sense in a sentence. 'Betydning' is more about significance or importance.
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Usage Contexts

It is often used in phrases like 'å ha betydning for noe' (to be significant for something), 'stor betydning' (great importance), or 'uten betydning' (without importance). It can also refer to the meaning of a word or symbol.

Origen de la palabra

From Old Norse 'merking' or 'þýðing', meaning 'meaning' or 'interpretation'. Related to 'betyde' (to mean) and 'tyde' (to interpret). The word 'betydning' itself implies the essence, significance, or importance derived from something's meaning. It encompasses both the literal definition and the broader impact or relevance of a word, concept, or event.

Truco para recordar

Visualize the word 'betydning' (meaning) as 'bee-tidying' - a busy bee carefully organizing and giving meaning to things. This helps connect the sound to the concept of order and significance.

Preguntas frecuentes

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'Betydning' is a Norwegian word that translates to 'meaning,' 'significance,' or 'importance' in English. It refers to the sense or interpretation of something, the point or purpose it conveys, or the weight and value attributed to it. For example, one might talk about the 'betydning' of a word, a historical event, or a personal experience, highlighting its impact or what it represents.
'Betydning' can be used in various contexts. For instance, 'Hva er betydningen av dette ordet?' means 'What is the meaning of this word?' Another example is 'Hendelsen hadde stor betydning for historien,' which translates to 'The event had great significance for history.' It often appears with prepositions like 'av' (of) or 'for' (for), indicating the subject to which the meaning or importance is attached.
Yes, there are several synonyms for 'betydning' depending on the nuance you want to convey. Some common ones include 'mening' (meaning, sense), 'viktighet' (importance, significance), 'verdi' (value), and 'rekkevidde' (scope, impact). While 'mening' often refers to the literal sense, 'viktighet' emphasizes the degree of importance, and 'verdi' highlights inherent worth.
The word 'betydning' is derived from the Old Norse word 'vitnandi,' which means 'witness' or 'testimony.' Over time, its meaning evolved to encompass 'signification' and 'meaning.' The prefix 'be-' often indicates an intensifying or completing action, similar to how 'be-' works in English words like 'bewitch.' The root 'tyde' means 'to interpret' or 'to explain,' so 'betydning' literally means 'that which is interpreted' or 'that which is explained.'

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