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sustain in Danish

sustain in Danish is forsørge, underholde, vedholde — sustain means to keep something going or in existence over time.

sustain in Danish

forsørge
verb
(transitive) To provide for or nourish.
underholde
verb
(transitive) To provide for or nourish.
vedholde
verb
To keep from falling; to bear; to uphold; to support.

What does "sustain" mean?

  1. verb To keep something going or in existence over time.
    "The engine can't sustain that speed for long."
  2. verb To suffer or experience something harmful, especially an injury.
    "She sustained a broken wrist in the fall."
  3. verb To support or provide for someone, especially by giving food or strength.
    "A small amount of food sustained them through the journey."
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sustain in a sentence

  • The engine can't sustain that speed for long.
  • Good soil helps sustain healthy crops.
  • She sustained a broken wrist in the fall.
  • A small amount of food sustained them through the journey.

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What is "sustain" in Danish?

"sustain" in Danish is forsørge, underholde, vedholde. sustain means: To keep something going or in existence over time.

How do you use "sustain" in a sentence?

Example: "The engine can't sustain that speed for long." In Danish, "sustain" is forsørge, underholde, vedholde.

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

Yes — Danish has 3 translations listed for "sustain": forsørge, underholde, vedholde.

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