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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.