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English
brende
/ˈbrɛn̩.dɛ/ (approximate: BREHN-deh)
Definition
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The simple past tense (preterite) of the verb 'brenna', which means 'to burn'.
Examples
Den gleymsomme kokken brende middagen, og gjestene måtte ete 'kull'.
The forgetful chef burned dinner, and the guests had to eat 'charcoal'.
Eg brende fingrene mine på peisen medan eg prøvde å tande den.
I burned my fingers on the fireplace while trying to light it.
Ho brende brevet i ein dramatisk gest, utan å lesa det først.
She burned the letter in a dramatic gesture, without reading it first.
Bålet brende så vilt at det vart ein mini forest-brand i bakhagen.
The bonfire burned so wildly that it became a mini forest fire in the backyard.