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betydelig

adjectiveadjektiv

considerable · significant · considerably

PronunciationUttale

betyˊdeli

EtymologyOpphav

av betyto mean · to matter, to count from betyto mean · to matter, to count

Senses and Example SentencesBetydning og bruk

  1. vesentligsignificant, important · substantial · mainly, considerably (as an adverb);
    ansettrespected, well regarded, reputable
    significant, importantvesentlig;
    respectedansett
    • en betydelig forfatter an important author
  2. anselig (1)considerable, rikeligample, plentiful · plenty of · amply, generously considerableanselig (1), ample, plentifulrikelig
    • en betydelig sum penger a substantial sum of money
    • en betydelig fordel a significant advantage
    brukt som adverb: used as an adverb:
    • det hjalp betydelig på humøret it lifted the mood considerably
    • en betydelig større sum a considerably larger sum