Swedish

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Etymology

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Borrowed from German bemeistern. By surface analysis, be- +‎ mästra. Cognate of Dutch bemeesteren. Compare French maîtriser.

Verb

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bemästra (present bemästrar, preterite bemästrade, supine bemästrat, imperative bemästra)

  1. to master (learn to a high degree of proficiency)
  2. to overcome, control

Conjugation

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