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beacon in Norwegian

beacon in Norwegian is varde, landemerke, røys — beacon means a light, fire, or signal used to guide, warn, or mark a location.

beacon in Norwegian

varde
noun
A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.
landemerke
noun
A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.
røys
noun
A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.

What does "beacon" mean?

  1. noun A light, fire, or signal used to guide, warn, or mark a location.
    "The lighthouse beacon guided ships safely past the rocks."
  2. noun A person or thing that serves as a guiding example or symbol of hope.
    "The charity became a beacon of hope for the whole community."
  3. verb To send out light or a signal, as a beacon does.
    "The tower beaconed across the bay every ten seconds."
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beacon in a sentence

  • The lighthouse beacon guided ships safely past the rocks.
  • A flashing beacon marked the edge of the runway.
  • The charity became a beacon of hope for the whole community.
  • To many young players, the old coach was a beacon of fairness.

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What is "beacon" in Norwegian?
"beacon" in Norwegian is varde, landemerke, røys. beacon means: A light, fire, or signal used to guide, warn, or mark a location.
How do you use "beacon" in a sentence?
Example: "The lighthouse beacon guided ships safely past the rocks." In Norwegian, "beacon" is varde, landemerke, røys.
Are there other ways to say "beacon" in Norwegian?
Yes — Norwegian has 3 translations listed for "beacon": varde, landemerke, røys.
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