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absorb in Norwegian

absorb in Norwegian is absorbere, oppsluke, påta seg — absorb means to soak up a liquid, gas, or other substance.

absorb in Norwegian

absorbere
verb
(transitive) To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up. [first attested c. 1350 to 1470.]
oppsluke
verb
(transitive) To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up. [first attested c. 1350 to 1470.]
påta seg
verb
(transitive) To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up. [first attested c. 1350 to 1470.]
utholde
verb
(transitive) To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up. [first attested c. 1350 to 1470.]
absorbere
verb
(transitive) To suck up; to drink in; to imbibe, like a sponge or as the lacteals of the body; to chemically take in. [first attested in the early 17th century.]

What does "absorb" mean?

  1. verb To soak up a liquid, gas, or other substance.
    "The towel quickly absorbed the spilled water."
  2. verb To take in and reduce the force of an impact, sound, or shock.
    "The bumper is designed to absorb the force of a collision."
  3. verb To fully occupy someone's attention or interest.
    "The novel absorbed her for the entire flight."
  4. verb To take on a cost so that others don't have to pay it.
    "The company absorbed the extra shipping costs itself."

absorb in a sentence

  • The towel quickly absorbed the spilled water.
  • Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air.
  • The bumper is designed to absorb the force of a collision.
  • The novel absorbed her for the entire flight.

Similar words in Norwegian

Common Norwegian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "absorb" in Norwegian?

"absorb" in Norwegian is absorbere, oppsluke, påta seg. absorb means: To soak up a liquid, gas, or other substance.

How do you use "absorb" in a sentence?

Example: "The towel quickly absorbed the spilled water." In Norwegian, "absorb" is absorbere, oppsluke, påta seg.

Are there other ways to say "absorb" in Norwegian?

Yes — Norwegian has 4 translations listed for "absorb": absorbere, oppsluke, påta seg, utholde.

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