pawn in Norwegian
pawn in Norwegian is bonde, brikke, pant — pawn means to leave an item with a pawnbroker as security in exchange for money.
pawn in Norwegian
bonde
(chess) The most numerous chess piece, or a similar piece in a similar game. In chess, each side starts with eight; moves are only forward, and attacks are only diagonally or en passant.
brikke
(idiomatic) A person being manipulated by another, being used to some end.
pant
(rare) A pawnshop; pawnbroker.
pantsette
(transitive) To give as security on a loan of money; especially, to deposit (something) at a pawn shop.
What does "pawn" mean?
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verb To leave an item with a pawnbroker as security in exchange for money.
"He pawned his watch to cover the rent."
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noun The least valuable chess piece, which moves forward and captures diagonally.
"She sacrificed a pawn to open up an attack on the king."
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noun A person being used or manipulated by someone more powerful, for their own ends.
"The intern felt like a pawn in the executives' office politics."
pawn in a sentence
- He pawned his watch to cover the rent.
- She sacrificed a pawn to open up an attack on the king.
- The intern felt like a pawn in the executives' office politics.
Similar words in Norwegian
Common Norwegian translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "pawn" in Norwegian?
"pawn" in Norwegian is bonde, brikke, pant. pawn means: To leave an item with a pawnbroker as security in exchange for money.
How do you use "pawn" in a sentence?
Example: "He pawned his watch to cover the rent." In Norwegian, "pawn" is bonde, brikke, pant.
Are there other ways to say "pawn" in Norwegian?
Yes — Norwegian has 4 translations listed for "pawn": bonde, brikke, pant, pantsette.
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