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Chest

tʃɛst
Meget Almindelig
~ 2200
~ 2200
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Chest -

The front part of a person's body between the neck and the stomach, containing the heart and lungs

Eksempel: He placed his hand on his chest to feel his heartbeat.
Brug: formalSammenhæng: medical or anatomical discussions
Bemærk: Commonly used in medical contexts to refer to the area of the body where vital organs are located.

A large strong box, typically made of wood and used for storage or transport

Eksempel: She kept her valuable jewelry in a locked chest.
Brug: formalSammenhæng: describing furniture or storage containers
Bemærk: This meaning is often associated with antique or decorative chests used for storing items like clothes or documents.

A woman's breasts

Eksempel: She wore a low-cut dress that revealed her chest.
Brug: informalSammenhæng: casual conversations
Bemærk: This usage is more colloquial and may be considered informal or impolite in certain contexts.

Synonymer for Chest

torso

The torso refers to the main part of the body, excluding the head, arms, and legs.
Eksempel: He had a tattoo on his torso.
Bemærk: The term 'torso' is more anatomically specific than 'chest.'

thorax

The thorax is the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, which includes the chest cavity.
Eksempel: The doctor examined his thorax for any abnormalities.
Bemærk: Thorax is a more technical term used in medical contexts.

breast

The breast refers to the front part of the chest in females or the mammary gland area.
Eksempel: She felt a sharp pain in her left breast.
Bemærk: While 'chest' is a general term, 'breast' specifically refers to the front part of the chest on a female or the mammary gland area.

pectoral

The pectoral muscles are the muscles of the chest, located on each side of the breastbone.
Eksempel: He had well-defined pectoral muscles from working out.
Bemærk: Pectoral is a more anatomical term referring specifically to the chest muscles.

Chests udtryk og almindelige sætninger

Get off your chest

To confess something that has been bothering you or causing you guilt or stress.
Eksempel: I needed to get something off my chest, so I told her the truth about what happened.
Bemærk: The phrase uses 'chest' metaphorically to refer to expressing one's thoughts or feelings, not the physical body part.

Puffed-up chest

To display confidence or arrogance, often with an exaggerated sense of self-importance.
Eksempel: He walked into the room with a puffed-up chest, acting like he owned the place.
Bemærk: The phrase uses 'chest' to describe a physical posture that conveys a particular attitude or demeanor.

Chest of drawers

A piece of furniture typically used for storing clothes or other items, consisting of multiple drawers stacked on top of each other.
Eksempel: She keeps her clothes neatly folded in the top drawer of the chest of drawers.
Bemærk: This phrase refers to a piece of furniture designed for storage, not the anatomical part of the body.

Chest pain

Physical discomfort or a sensation of pressure or squeezing in the chest, often associated with heart problems or other medical conditions.
Eksempel: He went to the doctor complaining of chest pain and difficulty breathing.
Bemærk: In this context, 'chest' refers to a specific area of the body where the pain is felt.

Chestnut

The edible nut of a chestnut tree, often roasted and eaten as a seasonal treat.
Eksempel: Roasted chestnuts are a popular winter snack in many countries.
Bemærk: Here, 'chestnut' refers to a type of nut, unrelated to the anatomical or furniture-related meanings of 'chest'.

Chest X-ray

A medical imaging procedure used to visualize the structures within the chest, including the heart, lungs, and bones.
Eksempel: The doctor ordered a chest X-ray to determine the cause of the patient's persistent cough.
Bemærk: In this context, 'chest' refers to the area of the body being examined through medical imaging.

Chest congestion

A condition characterized by a buildup of mucus in the chest, often causing difficulty breathing or a cough.
Eksempel: She drank warm tea to help relieve her chest congestion and cough.
Bemærk: This phrase refers to a symptom related to respiratory issues, using 'chest' to indicate the affected area.

Chest thumping

Aggressive or boastful behavior intended to show dominance or strength, often through loud declarations or actions.
Eksempel: The politician engaged in chest-thumping rhetoric to rally his supporters before the election.
Bemærk: The phrase uses 'chest' metaphorically to suggest a display of power or confidence, not a literal physical action.

Chests dagligdags (slang) udtryk

Boobs

Slang term for a woman's breasts.
Eksempel: She wore a low-cut dress that showed off her boobs.
Bemærk: Refers specifically to a woman's breasts, not the entire chest area.

Pecs

Slang term for the pectoral muscles on the chest.
Eksempel: He proudly flexed his pecs after a tough workout at the gym.
Bemærk: Refers specifically to the pectoral muscles, not the entire chest area.

Rack

Slang term for a well-defined chest or upper body.
Eksempel: He lifted his shirt to reveal his impressive rack of muscles.
Bemærk: Refers to a visually impressive chest or upper body, not just the anatomical chest.

Bosom

Old-fashioned slang term for a person's chest, especially when referring to women.
Eksempel: She held the baby close to her bosom.
Bemærk: Can carry a more literary or poetic connotation compared to 'chest'.

Tatas

Informal slang term for breasts.
Eksempel: She joked about getting a lift for her tatas.
Bemærk: A playful or comedic way to refer to breasts.

Ribs

Colloquial term for the chest, particularly the ribcage area.
Eksempel: He felt a sharp pain in his ribs after the fall.
Bemærk: Refers specifically to the ribcage or a side part of the chest.

Belly

Informal term for the stomach or abdomen area on the chest.
Eksempel: He hit his belly on the edge of the table.
Bemærk: Refers to a specific part of the chest, not the entire chest area.

Chest - Eksempler

My chest hurts.
He keeps his old photos in a chest.
The pirates found a chest full of gold.

Chests grammatik

Chest - Navneord (Noun) / Substantiv, ental eller masse (Noun, singular or mass)
Opslagsform: chest
Bøjninger
Substantiv, flertal (Noun, plural): chests
Substantiv, ental eller masse (Noun, singular or mass): chest
Stavelser, Opdeling og Betoning
chest indeholder 1 stavelser: chest
Fonetisk transkription: ˈchest
chest , ˈchest (Den røde stavelse er trykbetonet)

Chest - Betydning og brugsfrekvens

Ordfrekvens- og betydningsindekset angiver, hvor ofte et ord optræder i et givet sprog. Jo mindre tallet er, jo oftere bruges ordet. De mest anvendte ord spænder typisk fra cirka 1 til 4000.
chest: ~ 2200 (Meget Almindelig).
Dette vigtighedsindeks hjælper dig med at fokusere på de mest nyttige ord under din sprogindlæringsproces.
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