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retain in Norwegian

retain in Norwegian is få, motta — retain means to keep possession of something instead of losing or giving it up.

retain in Norwegian

verb
To keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something); to keep back.
motta
verb
To keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something); to keep back.

What does "retain" mean?

  1. verb To keep possession of something instead of losing or giving it up.
    "The team retained the championship title for a third year."
  2. verb To keep something in the memory.
    "He struggles to retain new vocabulary after just one lesson."
  3. verb To hire someone, especially a lawyer, by paying a fee to secure their services.
    "The company retained a top law firm for the negotiations."

retain in a sentence

  • The team retained the championship title for a third year.
  • This fabric retains heat well in cold weather.
  • He struggles to retain new vocabulary after just one lesson.
  • The company retained a top law firm for the negotiations.

Similar words in Norwegian

Common Norwegian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "retain" in Norwegian?

"retain" in Norwegian is få, motta. retain means: To keep possession of something instead of losing or giving it up.

How do you use "retain" in a sentence?

Example: "The team retained the championship title for a third year." In Norwegian, "retain" is få, motta.

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

Yes — Norwegian has 2 translations listed for "retain": få, motta.

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