fravær

English translation: (to be) distracted

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Danish term or phrase:fravær
English translation:(to be) distracted
Entered by: lone (X)

13:34 Dec 10, 2004
Danish to English translations [PRO]
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Danish term or phrase: fravær
Not as easy as it looks. I've tried the dictionary and now I would like something better than what they suggest! I want to use the word as a concept. E.g. 'Fravær is very important in life because...etc.'
crbmn
(to be) distracted
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This is my suggestion after reading your added note!
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lone (X)
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Summary of answers provided
5Absentminded
Anett Kristensen
5(to be) distracted
lone (X)
4Truancy
Anett Kristensen
4absenteeism
lone (X)
4Preoccupation
Eliza-Anna


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fravær
Truancy


Explanation:
To be absent without permission.

Anett Kristensen
Denmark
Local time: 04:52
Native speaker of: Native in DanishDanish
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absenteeism


Explanation:
Depending on context1


    Reference: http://www.benefits.org/interface/cost/absent2.htm
    Reference: http://europa.eu.int/eurodicautom/
lone (X)
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fravær
Preoccupation


Explanation:
I think it could be "preoccupation"

Eliza-Anna
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fravær
Absentminded


Explanation:
To be absentminded (fraværende)
To have presence of mind (nærværende)


Anett Kristensen
Denmark
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24 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
(to be) distracted


Explanation:
This is my suggestion after reading your added note!

lone (X)
Canada
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