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pensive in Norwegian

pensive in Norwegian is tankefull, ettertenksom — pensive means deep in thought, often in a quiet or serious way.

pensive in Norwegian

tankefull
adj
Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.
ettertenksom
adj
Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.
ettertenksom
adj
Having the appearance of deep, often melancholic, thinking.
tankefull
adj
Having the appearance of deep, often melancholic, thinking.

What does "pensive" mean?

  1. adj Deep in thought, often in a quiet or serious way.
    "She stared out the window with a pensive expression, lost in memories."
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pensive in a sentence

  • She stared out the window with a pensive expression, lost in memories.
  • He fell into a pensive silence after hearing the news.

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What is "pensive" in Norwegian?

"pensive" in Norwegian is tankefull, ettertenksom. pensive means: Deep in thought, often in a quiet or serious way.

How do you use "pensive" in a sentence?

Example: "She stared out the window with a pensive expression, lost in memories." In Norwegian, "pensive" is tankefull, ettertenksom.

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

Yes — Norwegian has 2 translations listed for "pensive": tankefull, ettertenksom.

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