Ordbok
Engelsk - Dansk
Explain
ɪkˈspleɪn
Ekstremt Vanlig
500 - 600
500 - 600
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.
forklare, udrede, beskrive, give en forklaring
Betydninger av Explain på dansk
forklare
Eksempel:
Can you explain how this machine works?
Kan du forklare, hvordan denne maskine fungerer?
She explained the rules of the game clearly.
Hun forklarede reglerne for spillet klart.
Bruk: formal/informalKontekst: Used in both formal and informal settings when describing or clarifying information.
Merk: This is the most common translation of 'explain' and is used in various contexts, including education, discussions, and everyday conversations.
udrede
Eksempel:
He tried to explain the complicated situation.
Han forsøgte at udrede den komplicerede situation.
The teacher helped to explain the difficult concepts.
Læreren hjalp med at udrede de svære begreber.
Bruk: formalKontekst: Often used in academic or professional contexts where complex issues need to be clarified.
Merk: This term is more formal and is often used in contexts involving analysis or problem-solving.
beskrive
Eksempel:
Can you explain the process in detail?
Kan du beskrive processen i detaljer?
She explained her feelings in her letter.
Hun beskrev sine følelser i sit brev.
Bruk: formal/informalKontekst: Used when detailing or describing something rather than clarifying it.
Merk: While 'beskrive' can sometimes be synonymous with 'forklare', it focuses more on description rather than explanation.
give en forklaring
Eksempel:
He needs to explain why he was late.
Han skal give en forklaring på, hvorfor han var forsinket.
Can you explain your decision to the team?
Kan du give en forklaring på din beslutning til teamet?
Bruk: formalKontekst: Commonly used in formal situations where justification or reasoning is required.
Merk: This phrase emphasizes the act of providing a rationale or justification for an action or decision.
Synonymer for Explain
clarify
To make something clear or easy to understand by explaining it further or in more detail.
Eksempel: Can you clarify your point about the new project timeline?
Merk: Clarify often implies providing additional details to enhance understanding.
elucidate
To explain something in a way that makes it clear and understandable.
Eksempel: The professor elucidated the complex theory with simple examples.
Merk: Elucidate is often used in formal or academic contexts to convey a deeper level of explanation.
expound
To present or explain an idea or theory in detail.
Eksempel: The author expounded on the themes of love and loss in her novel.
Merk: Expound is used when discussing complex or detailed topics in a thorough manner.
interpret
To explain the meaning of something by providing one's own understanding or analysis.
Eksempel: The art historian interpreted the painting as a commentary on political corruption.
Merk: Interpret often involves offering a personal perspective or analysis of the subject being explained.
Explains uttrykk og vanlige setninger
Break it down
To explain something in simpler or more detailed terms.
Eksempel: Can you break down the steps for me?
Merk: This phrase implies a more detailed explanation or simplification.
Put it simply
To explain something in a straightforward or easy-to-understand manner.
Eksempel: Let me put it simply, we need to finish by Friday.
Merk: This phrase suggests making the explanation easier to grasp.
Spell it out
To explain something clearly and in detail.
Eksempel: I need you to spell out what you mean by 'restructuring'.
Merk: This phrase emphasizes the need for explicit and detailed explanation.
Lay it out
To explain or present something clearly and systematically.
Eksempel: Could you lay out the plan for the project?
Merk: This phrase suggests presenting the explanation in an organized manner.
Make it clear
To provide an explanation that removes any ambiguity or confusion.
Eksempel: Please make it clear why this decision was made.
Merk: This phrase emphasizes the need to remove any doubt or uncertainty in the explanation.
Break it to me gently
To explain something difficult or unpleasant in a sensitive way.
Eksempel: I know it's bad news, but can you break it to me gently?
Merk: This phrase implies delivering a delicate explanation, especially for sensitive topics.
Get the message across
To explain or communicate something effectively so that it is understood.
Eksempel: I need to get the message across that we must work harder.
Merk: This phrase emphasizes the successful delivery and understanding of the explanation.
Put into perspective
To provide an explanation that helps understand the relative importance or significance of something.
Eksempel: Let's put this situation into perspective by considering all angles.
Merk: This phrase involves offering an explanation that contextualizes or frames the subject matter.
Explains hverdags (slang) uttrykk
Break it down for me
This phrase means to explain something in simpler or more detailed terms to aid comprehension.
Eksempel: Can you break it down for me? I'm having trouble understanding.
Merk: Similar to 'explain', but emphasizes the need to simplify or provide more detail.
Tell me in plain English
This expression requests for an explanation to be given in simple, easy-to-understand language without jargon or technical terms.
Eksempel: Can you tell me in plain English what you mean by that?
Merk: Focuses on using everyday language for explanation rather than technical or complex terms.
Give me the lowdown
This slang term means to provide a detailed explanation or summary of a situation or event.
Eksempel: Give me the lowdown on what happened at the meeting.
Merk: Informal way of asking for a detailed explanation or summary of a topic.
Can you shed some light on that?
This idiom asks for an explanation or clarification to help understand a topic or situation better.
Eksempel: I'm a bit confused; can you shed some light on that concept for me?
Merk: Suggests requesting further information or clarification to understand something clearly.
Explain - Eksempler
Explain to me how this works.
Can you please explain why you did that?
She tried to interpret the poem and explain its meaning.
Explains grammatikk
Explain - Verb (Verb) / Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form)
Oppslagsord: explain
Bøyinger
Verb, preteritum (Verb, past tense): explained
Verb, gerundium eller presens partisipp (Verb, gerund or present participle): explaining
Verb, 3. person entall presens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): explains
Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form): explain
Verb, presens ikke 3. person entall (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): explain
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
explain inneholder 2 stavelser: ex • plain
Fonemisk transkripsjon: ik-ˈsplān
ex plain , ik ˈsplān (Den røde stavelsen er betont)
Explain - 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.
explain: 500 - 600 (Ekstremt Vanlig).
Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
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