besinna

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Swedish

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Etymology

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From Old Swedish besinna, from Middle Low German besinnen. Equivalent to be- +‎ sinne +‎ -a. Compare Danish besinde, Dutch bezinnen.

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besinna (present besinnar, preterite besinnade, supine besinnat, imperative besinna)

  1. (somewhat formal) to consider
    Synonyms: beakta, betänka, överväga
  2. (reflexive) to calm (oneself) down
    Besinna dig!
    Calm down!

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