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covet in Danish

covet in Danish is attrå, begære — covet means to want something very badly, often something that belongs to someone else.

covet in Danish

attrå
verb
(transitive) To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.
begære
verb
(transitive) To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.

What does "covet" mean?

  1. verb To want something very badly, often something that belongs to someone else.
    "He coveted his neighbor's new sports car."
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covet in a sentence

  • He coveted his neighbor's new sports car.
  • She had long coveted a corner office with a view.

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What is "covet" in Danish?

"covet" in Danish is attrå, begære. covet means: To want something very badly, often something that belongs to someone else.

How do you use "covet" in a sentence?

Example: "He coveted his neighbor's new sports car." In Danish, "covet" is attrå, begære.

Are there other ways to say "covet" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "covet": attrå, begære.

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