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tilpasse

verbverb

to adapt · to adjust · to tailor

EtymologyOpphav

jamfør passe (V)to fit · to suit, to be convenient compare passe (V)to fit · to suit, to be convenient

Senses and Example SentencesBetydning og bruk

lage til eller endre for å få til å passe;
avpasseto adjust to, to adapt to, to match, innretteto set up, to arrange, to fit out
to make or alter something so that it fits;
to adjust to, to adapt to, to matchavpasse, to set up (for a purpose)innrette
  • tilpasse forbruket etter inntektene to tailor your spending to your income

Set phrasesFaste uttrykk

tilpasse seg justere atferd, levemåte eller lignende for å passe inn i et miljø to adjust one’s behaviour, way of life or the like in order to fit into a setting Eng. phraseto adapt
  • tilpasse seg nye omgivelser to adapt to new surroundings