Engelsk

sun

gb/sˈʌn/ us/sˈʌn/
A1 Engelsk
~ 1100
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Navneord A1 entity
1

the star Earth orbits

The big bright star in the sky that gives Earth light and warmth.

Brugsmønster: the sun [verb]
Typisk fejl:
Some learners confuse 'sun' with 'son', which are pronounced the same but have different meanings.
Synonymer
star (A general term for a luminous celestial body, but not specific to the Sun.)
Antonymer
moon (The Moon is Earth's natural satellite and does not emit light like the Sun.)
Ordforbindelser
bright sun |hot sun |the rising sun |the setting sun |direct sun
Temaer
science |nature |daily life |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
  • We enjoyed a picnic under the warm sun.
  • The sun is about 93 million miles from Earth.
  • Too much time in the sun can cause sunburn.
  • The sun's gravity keeps the planets in orbit.
Læringseksempler
  • The sun is bright.
  • I see the sun in the morning.
  • The sun is hot.
  • We sit in the sun.
  • The sun gives us light.
Navneord A1 entity
2

light or warmth from the Sun

Light or heat from the Sun.

Brugsmønster: in the sun
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes use 'under the sun' literally when it is often idiomatic.
Synonymer
sunlight (Specifically refers to light from the Sun.) | sunshine (Often used to mean pleasant sunlight.)
Antonymer
shade (An area sheltered from sunlight.)
Ordforbindelser
warm sun |morning sun |afternoon sun |direct sun
Temaer
nature |daily life |weather |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • The cat lay in the sun all afternoon.
  • Too much sun can damage your skin.
  • We need to protect the plants from direct sun.
Læringseksempler
  • I like to sit in the sun.
  • The flowers grow in the sun.
  • We play in the sun.
Udsagnsord B1 action
3

expose to sunlight

To put something in sunlight so it can get warm or dry.

Brugsmønster: to sun [something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse 'sun' as a verb with 'shine', which describes emitting light rather than receiving it.
Synonymer
sunbathe (Refers specifically to lying in the Sun for leisure or tanning.)
Antonymer
shade (To protect from sunlight instead of exposing to it.)
Ordforbindelser
sun yourself |sun clothes |sun seeds
Temaer
daily life |daily_life |health |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • She likes to sun herself by the pool.
  • Farmers often sun their crops before storage.
  • I sunned my wet shoes on the balcony.
Læringseksempler
  • I sun my clothes outside.
  • The cat suns itself on the porch.
  • We sun our blankets.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
sun
IPA
GB/sˈʌn/
US/sˈʌn/
Stavelser og tryk
sun (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (sun)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: sun
  • Plural: sun, suns
Verb
  • Base: sun
  • 3rd Person Singular: suns
  • Present Participle: sunning
  • Past: sunned
Ordfamilie
Forms
suns noun sunning verb sunned verb
Core family
sunny adjective A2 sunshine noun A2 sunlight noun A2
Related words
sunrise noun A2 sunset noun A2 sunburn noun sunscreen noun solar adjective B1
Negative and opposite forms
sunless adjective
Vigtige punkter
  • Irregular present participle: sunning Verb
  • Irregular past: sunned Verb
Udtryk

a place in the sun

1
/ə plˈeɪs ˈɪn ðə sˈʌn/
idiom

successful or advantageous position

A good, happy, or successful situation in life.

Eksempler
  • After years of hard work, she finally found her place in the sun.
  • He fought for a place in the sun in his career.

in the sun

1
/ˈɪn ðə sˈʌn/
fixed phrase

located in direct sunlight

In a place where sunlight is shining on you or something.

Eksempler
  • The children are playing in the sun.
  • Don't leave your phone in the sun for too long.

under the sun

1
/ˈʌndɚ ðə sˈʌn/
idiom

existing anywhere on Earth

Used to mean anywhere in the world, often for emphasis.

Eksempler
  • There is no place under the sun more beautiful than this beach.
  • I've tried every trick under the sun to fix my bike.

make hay while the sun shines

1
/mˈeɪk hˈeɪ wˈaɪl ðə sˈʌn ʃˈaɪnz/
idiom

take advantage of good conditions

To do something as soon as you have a good chance, because the good situation may not last.

Eksempler
  • Tourists are spending a lot this year, so local businesses are making hay while the sun shines.
  • You have extra free time now, so make hay while the sun shines and finish your project.
  • Investors tried to make hay while the sun shone during the short period of low interest rates.

make hay while the sun shines

2
/mˈeɪk hˈeɪ wˈaɪl ðə sˈʌn ʃˈaɪnz/
idiom

act while conditions are good

Do something now while you have a good chance, not later.

Eksempler
  • You should apply for that job now — make hay while the sun shines.
  • Let's finish painting today; we should make hay while the sun shines.

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