Ordbok
Engelsk - Dansk
Couch
kaʊtʃ
Ekstremt Vanlig
600 - 700
600 - 700
Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000. Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000. Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
sofa, bænk, couch (as in to couch a statement)
Betydninger av Couch på dansk
sofa
Eksempel:
I love sitting on the couch and watching movies.
Jeg elsker at sidde på sofaen og se film.
Can you help me move the couch?
Kan du hjælpe mig med at flytte sofaen?
Bruk: informalKontekst: Home, living room, casual settings.
Merk: In Danish, 'sofa' and 'couch' can be used interchangeably, but 'sofa' is more commonly used in everyday conversation.
bænk
Eksempel:
We sat on the couch in the park.
Vi sad på bænken i parken.
The couch by the entrance is very comfortable.
Bænken ved indgangen er meget komfortabel.
Bruk: informalKontekst: Parks, public spaces, outdoor settings.
Merk: 'Bænk' refers to a bench or a long seat often found in public areas, and while it can refer to a type of couch in some contexts, it generally indicates a different kind of seating.
couch (as in to couch a statement)
Eksempel:
He couched his criticism in polite terms.
Han formulerede sin kritik i høflige vendinger.
It's important to couch your feedback constructively.
Det er vigtigt at formulere din feedback konstruktivt.
Bruk: formalKontekst: Writing, speaking, professional settings.
Merk: In this context, 'couch' means to express something in a particular way. The Danish equivalent is often 'formulere' or 'udtrykke'.
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.
Merk: 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.
Merk: 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.
Merk: 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.
Merk: Davenport is a less common term for a couch and may refer to a specific style of sofa.
Couchs uttrykk og vanlige setninger
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.
Merk: 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.
Merk: 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.
Merk: 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.
Merk: 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.
Merk: 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.
Merk: 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.
Merk: This phrase refers to the location behind the couch, emphasizing a specific spatial relationship.
Couchs hverdags (slang) uttrykk
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.
Merk: 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.
Merk: 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.
Merk: 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 grammatikk
Couch - Substantiv (Noun) / Substantiv, entall eller masse (Noun, singular or mass)
Oppslagsord: couch
Bøyinger
Substantiv, flertall (Noun, plural): couches
Substantiv, entall eller masse (Noun, singular or mass): couch
Verb, preteritum (Verb, past tense): couched
Verb, gerundium eller presens partisipp (Verb, gerund or present participle): couching
Verb, 3. person entall presens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): couches
Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form): couch
Verb, presens ikke 3. person entall (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): couch
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
couch inneholder 1 stavelser: couch
Fonemisk transkripsjon: ˈkau̇ch
couch , ˈkau̇ch (Den røde stavelsen er betont)
Couch - Betydning og bruksfrekvens
Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000.
couch: 600 - 700 (Ekstremt Vanlig).
Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.