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forkjæle

verbverb

EtymologyOpphav

av for- (II)for-, a verb prefix with no distinct meaning of its own · over-, to excess from for- (II)for-, a verb prefix with no distinct meaning of its own · over-, to excess

Senses and Example SentencesBetydning og bruk

degge for mye med;
skjemme bort
to coddle excessively;
to spoil
  • bli forkjælt av besteforeldrene to be pampered by one's grandparents
brukt som adjektiv used as an adjective
  • et bortskjemt og forkjælt barn a spoilt and pampered child