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fathom in Danish

fathom in Danish is favn, begribe, fatte — fathom means a unit of length equal to six feet (about 1.8 metres), traditionally used to measure the depth of water.

fathom in Danish

favn
noun
(chiefly, nautical, historical, US) A man's armspan, generally reckoned to be six feet (about 1.8 metres). Later used to measure the depth of water, but now generally replaced by the metre outside American usage.
begribe
verb
fatte
verb

What does "fathom" mean?

  1. noun A unit of length equal to six feet (about 1.8 metres), traditionally used to measure the depth of water.
    "The wreck lies at a depth of about forty fathoms."
  2. verb To understand something fully, especially something puzzling or complicated.
    "I still can't fathom why he quit such a great job."

fathom in a sentence

  • The wreck lies at a depth of about forty fathoms.
  • I still can't fathom why he quit such a great job.
  • She tried to fathom the meaning behind his cryptic message.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "fathom" in Danish?

"fathom" in Danish is favn, begribe, fatte. fathom means: A unit of length equal to six feet (about 1.8 metres), traditionally used to measure the depth of water.

How do you use "fathom" in a sentence?

Example: "The wreck lies at a depth of about forty fathoms." In Danish, "fathom" is favn, begribe, fatte.

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

Yes — Danish has 3 translations listed for "fathom": favn, begribe, fatte.

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