Danish

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Etymology

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An obsolete sense of råd meaning "means, resources". Compare råde over (to administer, to have at one's disposal, to be in possession/control of).

Verb

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have råd

  1. (with til) to be able to afford
    Jeg har ikke råd til det.
    I cannot afford it.
    Har du råd?
    Can you afford [it]?