ble borte

English translation: went missing or disappeared

22:57 Nov 27, 2011
Norwegian to English translations [Non-PRO]
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Norwegian term or phrase: ble borte
is it ok if i want to say wth colloquial norsk: "Ohh, is he(person) disappeared?"
ninacapri
Local time: 13:45
English translation:went missing or disappeared
Explanation:
yes, the term 'å bli borte' can mean to disappear / go missing, and it can also mean to go away (such as on vacation) or to die/pass away.

The verb 'å forsvinne' can also be used, which means to vanish or to disappear.
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went missing or disappeared


Explanation:
yes, the term 'å bli borte' can mean to disappear / go missing, and it can also mean to go away (such as on vacation) or to die/pass away.

The verb 'å forsvinne' can also be used, which means to vanish or to disappear.


Example sentence(s):
  • Han ble borte natt til mandag / han forsvant natt til mandag = he disappeared on sunday night
Fiona C. Pawera
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