Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Danish term or phrase:
fravær
English translation:
(to be) distracted
Added to glossary by
lone (X)
Dec 10, 2004 13:34
19 yrs ago
Danish term
fravær
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Not as easy as it looks. I've tried the dictionary and now I would like something better than what they suggest! I want to use the word as a concept. E.g. 'Fravær is very important in life because...etc.'
Proposed translations
(English)
5 | (to be) distracted | lone (X) |
5 | Absentminded | Anett Kristensen |
4 | Truancy | Anett Kristensen |
4 | absenteeism | lone (X) |
4 | Preoccupation | Eliza-Anna |
Proposed translations
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(to be) distracted
This is my suggestion after reading your added note!
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
7 mins
Danish term (edited):
frav�r
Truancy
To be absent without permission.
12 mins
absenteeism
Depending on context1
15 mins
Danish term (edited):
frav�r
Preoccupation
I think it could be "preoccupation"
19 mins
Danish term (edited):
frav�r
Absentminded
To be absentminded (fraværende)
To have presence of mind (nærværende)
To have presence of mind (nærværende)
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