keep in Norwegian

keep in Norwegian is borgtårn, forpleining, underhold — keep means to hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.

keep in Norwegian

borgtårn

noun

(historical) The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.

forpleining

noun

The food or money required to keep someone alive and healthy; one's support, maintenance.

underhold

noun

The food or money required to keep someone alive and healthy; one's support, maintenance.

beholde

verb

(ditransitive) To maintain the condition of; to preserve in a certain state.

beholde

verb

(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.

bevare

verb

(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.

fortsette

verb

(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.

What does "keep" mean?

verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
"You can keep the book, I have another copy."
verb To continue doing something, or to stay in a particular state.
"Keep going, we're nearly there."
verb To look after, guard, or support someone or something.
"They keep chickens in the back garden."
verb To honour or fulfil a promise, rule, or appointment.
"She always keeps her word."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

keep in a sentence

You can keep the book, I have another copy.
She kept all her old letters in a box.
Keep going, we're nearly there.
Please keep quiet during the performance.

Similar words in Norwegian

hold maintain retain save

Common Norwegian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "keep" in Norwegian?

"keep" in Norwegian is borgtårn, forpleining, underhold. keep means: To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.

How do you use "keep" in a sentence?

Example: "You can keep the book, I have another copy." In Norwegian, "keep" is borgtårn, forpleining, underhold.

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

Yes — Norwegian has 6 translations listed for "keep": borgtårn, forpleining, underhold, beholde, bevare, fortsette.

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