sustain in Norwegian
sustain in Norwegian is pådra seg — sustain means to keep something going or in existence over time.
sustain in Norwegian
pådra seg
What does "sustain" mean?
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verb To keep something going or in existence over time.
"It is hard to sustain a conversation when the phone signal keeps dropping."
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verb To suffer or experience something harmful, especially an injury.
"The driver sustained only minor bruises when the bike skidded on the wet road."
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verb To support or provide for someone, especially by giving food or strength.
"A hot bowl of soup was enough to sustain the walkers until evening."
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sustain in a sentence
- It is hard to sustain a conversation when the phone signal keeps dropping.
- The engine can't sustain that speed for long.
- The driver sustained only minor bruises when the bike skidded on the wet road.
- Several players sustained injuries during the long, muddy match.
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What is "sustain" in Norwegian?
"sustain" in Norwegian is pådra seg. sustain means: To keep something going or in existence over time.
How do you use "sustain" in a sentence?
Example: "It is hard to sustain a conversation when the phone signal keeps dropping." In Norwegian, "sustain" is pådra seg.
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