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rummage in Norwegian

rummage in Norwegian is grovsøke, endevende, gjennomsøke — rummage means to search through something messily, moving things aside carelessly.

rummage in Norwegian

grovsøke
verb
(transitive, nautical) To search a vessel for smuggled goods.
endevende
verb
(transitive) To search something thoroughly and with disregard for the way in which things were arranged.
gjennomsøke
verb
(intransitive) To hastily search for something in a confined space and among many items by carelessly turning things over or pushing things aside; dig through carelessly.
grovsøke
verb
(intransitive) To hastily search for something in a confined space and among many items by carelessly turning things over or pushing things aside; dig through carelessly.

What does "rummage" mean?

  1. verb To search through something messily, moving things aside carelessly.
    "She rummaged through her bag looking for the keys."

rummage in a sentence

  • She rummaged through her bag looking for the keys.
  • He rummaged around in the attic for old photographs.

Common Norwegian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "rummage" in Norwegian?

"rummage" in Norwegian is grovsøke, endevende, gjennomsøke. rummage means: To search through something messily, moving things aside carelessly.

How do you use "rummage" in a sentence?

Example: "She rummaged through her bag looking for the keys." In Norwegian, "rummage" is grovsøke, endevende, gjennomsøke.

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

Yes — Norwegian has 3 translations listed for "rummage": grovsøke, endevende, gjennomsøke.

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