at afvise
to reject; to turn someone down
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/at ɑfˈviːsə/
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Cultural Note
Direct but polite rejection is generally valued in Danish social situations.
📝 Example Sentences
Hun afviste ham på en venlig måde.
She rejected him in a kind way.
Det er okay at afvise en invitation.
It is okay to turn down an invitation.