Betydningsordbog
Engelsk
Couch
kaʊtʃ
Ekstremt Almindelig
600 - 700
600 - 700
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. Dette vigtighedsindeks hjælper dig med at fokusere på de mest nyttige ord under din sprogindlæringsproces.
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. Dette vigtighedsindeks hjælper dig med at fokusere på de mest nyttige ord under din sprogindlæringsproces.
Couch -
A piece of furniture for seating usually two to four people, typically with a back and arms, and often convertible into a bed.
Eksempel: I love lounging on the couch while watching TV.
Brug: informalSammenhæng: everyday conversations, home settings
Bemærk: Commonly used in American English, interchangeable with 'sofa'
To express or communicate something in a particular way.
Eksempel: She couched her criticism in a polite manner.
Brug: formalSammenhæng: written or formal conversations
Bemærk: Commonly used in literature or academic writing
A long high-backed pew or bench in a church.
Eksempel: The choir members sat on the front couch during the service.
Brug: formalSammenhæng: religious settings
Bemærk: Less common usage, mostly found in older churches
Synonymer for Couch
sofa
A sofa is a long upholstered seat typically with a back and arms, designed for two or more people to sit on.
Eksempel: I love lounging on the sofa while watching TV.
Bemærk: Sofa is a more formal term compared to couch.
settee
A settee is a long upholstered seat with a back and arms, usually designed for two or more people.
Eksempel: The settee in the living room is very comfortable.
Bemærk: Settee is a more old-fashioned term for a small sofa.
divan
A divan is a long, low sofa without a back or arms, typically placed against a wall.
Eksempel: She reclined on the divan, reading a book.
Bemærk: Divan is often used to refer to a couch-like piece of furniture without a back.
davenport
A davenport is a large sofa, often convertible into a bed.
Eksempel: The davenport in the study is a vintage piece.
Bemærk: Davenport is a less common term for a couch and may refer to a specific style of sofa.
Couchs udtryk og almindelige sætninger
Couch potato
A person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying down, usually watching television and being lazy.
Eksempel: John is a couch potato; he spends all day watching TV.
Bemærk: The phrase 'couch potato' refers to a person's behavior and lifestyle, not just the physical object.
Couch surfing
Staying temporarily in a series of private homes, typically offered by strangers, at no cost.
Eksempel: During his travels, he often engages in couch surfing to save money on accommodation.
Bemærk: In this context, 'couch surfing' involves using people's couches as a place to sleep, rather than just sitting on a couch for leisure.
Couch therapy
The act of finding relaxation or mental relief by spending time on a couch, often in a reflective or therapeutic manner.
Eksempel: After a long day, she finds comfort in some couch therapy with a good book.
Bemærk: It refers to using the couch as a means of mental or emotional support, not just as a piece of furniture.
Couch time
Designated time spent relaxing or unwinding on a couch, usually with someone else.
Eksempel: Let's have some couch time together and catch up on our favorite shows.
Bemærk: It specifies a particular period for leisure or bonding on a couch, rather than just using it casually.
Couch potato syndrome
A term used to describe the negative health effects of prolonged sitting or inactivity, often associated with watching TV.
Eksempel: His doctor warned him about developing couch potato syndrome due to his sedentary lifestyle.
Bemærk: This term highlights the health implications of being a 'couch potato'.
Couch cushion
The soft part of a couch where people sit, often used informally to refer to finding something unexpectedly hidden there.
Eksempel: She found spare change hidden in the couch cushion.
Bemærk: Here, 'couch cushion' refers to a specific part of the couch used for sitting and also as a place where things can get lost or hidden.
Behind the couch
In a position that is hidden or not easily noticed, especially in the area behind a couch.
Eksempel: I found my missing keys behind the couch.
Bemærk: This phrase refers to the location behind the couch, emphasizing a specific spatial relationship.
Couchs dagligdags (slang) udtryk
Couch
In informal spoken language, 'couch' is often used as slang for a place to relax or hang out, like a sofa or a comfortable seating area.
Eksempel: Hey, let's chill on the couch and watch a movie.
Bemærk: In this context, 'couch' is used more casually and familiarly than the formal term 'sofa' or 'settee.'
Couchie
'Couchie' is a playful and affectionate slang term for a couch, usually used in a cute or endearing way.
Eksempel: My favorite part of the day is when I sit on the couchie with a good book.
Bemærk: The term 'couchie' adds a sense of warmth and intimacy to the idea of sitting on a couch.
Lounger
A 'lounger' is a slang term for a particularly comfortable or relaxing type of couch or seating, emphasizing its comfort level.
Eksempel: Come over, I have the comfiest lounger where we can hang out.
Bemærk: The term 'lounger' focuses more on the comfort aspect of the couch, suggesting it is a great place to relax.
Couch - Eksempler
The couch in the living room is very comfortable.
She likes to read books on the couch.
They bought a new sofa set with a couch and two armchairs.
Couchs grammatik
Couch - Navneord (Noun) / Substantiv, ental eller masse (Noun, singular or mass)
Opslagsform: couch
Bøjninger
Substantiv, flertal (Noun, plural): couches
Substantiv, ental eller masse (Noun, singular or mass): couch
Verbum, datid (Verb, past tense): couched
Verbum, gerundium eller præsens participium (Verb, gerund or present participle): couching
Verbum, 3. person ental nutid (Verb, 3rd person singular present): couches
Verbum, grundform (Verb, base form): couch
Verbum, nutid ikke 3. person ental (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): couch
Stavelser, Opdeling og Betoning
couch indeholder 1 stavelser: couch
Fonetisk transkription: ˈkau̇ch
couch , ˈkau̇ch (Den røde stavelse er trykbetonet)
Couch - 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.
couch: 600 - 700 (Ekstremt Almindelig).
Dette vigtighedsindeks hjælper dig med at fokusere på de mest nyttige ord under din sprogindlæringsproces.
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