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defeat in Danish

defeat in Danish is tab, usejr, nederlag — defeat means to beat someone in a fight, contest, or competition.

defeat in Danish

tab
noun
usejr
noun
nederlag
noun
The act or instance of being defeated, of being overcome or vanquished; a loss.
besejre
verb
(transitive) To overcome in battle or contest.
overvinde
verb
(transitive) To overcome in battle or contest.

What does "defeat" mean?

  1. verb To beat someone in a fight, contest, or competition.
    "The underdogs defeated the reigning champions."
  2. verb To prevent something from succeeding or being achieved.
    "Constant delays defeated the project's original purpose."
  3. noun An instance of losing, or of being overcome.
    "The team suffered a heavy defeat in the final."
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defeat in a sentence

  • The underdogs defeated the reigning champions.
  • Her argument defeated every objection raised.
  • Constant delays defeated the project's original purpose.
  • The team suffered a heavy defeat in the final.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "defeat" in Danish?

"defeat" in Danish is tab, usejr, nederlag. defeat means: To beat someone in a fight, contest, or competition.

How do you use "defeat" in a sentence?

Example: "The underdogs defeated the reigning champions." In Danish, "defeat" is tab, usejr, nederlag.

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

Yes — Danish has 5 translations listed for "defeat": tab, usejr, nederlag, besejre, overvinde.

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