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byde

to offer / to bid / to invite

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Forms of byde

Present
byder
Past
bød
Perfect
har budt
verbto offer / to bid / to invite

A versatile verb with meanings like 'to offer', 'to bid' (at an auction), or 'to invite'.

byde in a sentence

Jeg vil byde dig velkommen til festen.

I want to welcome you to the party.

Han bød på huset ved auktionen.

He bid on the house at the auction.

De bød os på kaffe og kage.

They offered us coffee and cake.

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