Danish · Common Verbs

Vide

To know

Beginnerverb

Definition

To have information or be aware of something.

Example

Ved du, hvad klokken er?

Do you know what time it is?

Etymology

'Vide' derives from the Old Norse 'veida,' meaning to know. This verb has kept its fundamental meaning within the language.

How & Where It’s Used

'Vide' is used mostly in formal contexts, particularly in written texts, and has less frequent usage in informal spoken language.

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