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bestå — meaning in English

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English meaning

consist verb To be made up of particular parts or elements.
exist verb To be real; to have actual being.
linger verb To stay in a place longer than necessary, often reluctant to leave.

Senses

bestå is used for these senses in English:

consist (archaic, intransitive) To exist or be compatible.
exist (intransitive, stative) to be; have existence; have being or reality
linger (intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.

consist — full definition

verb To be made up of particular parts or elements.
noun A set of railway cars or carriages coupled together, with or without a locomotive.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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