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Awkward

ˈɔkwərd
Veldig Vanlig
1000 - 1100
1000 - 1100
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.

気まずい (kimazui), 不器用 (bukiyou), ぎこちない (gikochinai), 不適切 (futekisetsu)

Betydninger av Awkward på japansk

気まずい (kimazui)

Eksempel:
It was an awkward silence after the joke.
そのジョークの後は気まずい沈黙だった。
I felt awkward meeting her parents for the first time.
初めて彼女の両親に会ったとき、気まずく感じた。
Bruk: informalKontekst: Social interactions where there is discomfort or tension.
Merk: Used to describe uncomfortable social situations or feelings of embarrassment.

不器用 (bukiyou)

Eksempel:
He is awkward at dancing.
彼はダンスが不器用だ。
She has an awkward way of speaking.
彼女は話し方が不器用だ。
Bruk: informalKontekst: Describing physical clumsiness or lack of skill.
Merk: This meaning often relates to physical actions or movements that are not smooth or graceful.

ぎこちない (gikochinai)

Eksempel:
His movements were awkward during the presentation.
プレゼンテーション中の彼の動きはぎこちなかった。
The conversation felt awkward and forced.
その会話はぎこちなく、押し付けがましいと感じた。
Bruk: informalKontekst: Referring to actions or interactions that feel unnatural or strained.
Merk: Generally used in contexts where something feels stiff or not fluid, often in interactions or performances.

不適切 (futekisetsu)

Eksempel:
His comment was awkward and inappropriate.
彼のコメントは不適切で気まずかった。
It was an awkward time to bring up that topic.
その話題を持ち出すには不適切な時だった。
Bruk: formal/informalKontekst: Situations where something is unsuitable or ill-timed.
Merk: Used in more serious contexts, such as discussing social norms or propriety.

Synonymer for Awkward

uncomfortable

Uncomfortable means causing or feeling unease or awkwardness.
Eksempel: She felt uncomfortable in the new social setting.
Merk: Uncomfortable can imply a physical or emotional discomfort, while awkward tends to focus more on social situations.

embarrassing

Embarrassing refers to causing embarrassment or self-consciousness.
Eksempel: His awkward dance moves were embarrassing to watch.
Merk: Embarrassing specifically relates to situations that cause embarrassment, while awkward can refer to a broader range of uncomfortable situations.

clumsy

Clumsy describes a lack of skill or coordination, often resulting in awkwardness.
Eksempel: She felt clumsy trying to juggle too many tasks at once.
Merk: Clumsy emphasizes a lack of physical coordination, while awkward can encompass social discomfort as well.

inept

Inept means lacking skill or ability in a particular area, leading to awkwardness or incompetence.
Eksempel: His inept handling of the situation made things even more awkward.
Merk: Inept focuses on a lack of ability or skill, while awkward can also include a sense of social discomfort or embarrassment.

Awkwards uttrykk og vanlige setninger

Socially awkward

Refers to someone who is uncomfortable or clumsy in social situations.
Eksempel: She's a brilliant scientist, but she can be socially awkward at parties.
Merk: This phrase specifies that the awkwardness pertains specifically to social interactions.

Awkward moment

Describes a situation that is uncomfortable, embarrassing, or difficult to handle.
Eksempel: There was an awkward moment of silence after his joke fell flat.
Merk: This phrase highlights a particular instance or period of discomfort.

Awkward position

Refers to being in a difficult or compromising situation.
Eksempel: She found herself in an awkward position when her boss asked about her absence.
Merk: This phrase emphasizes being in a challenging circumstance.

Awkward silence

Describes a moment when there is a lack of conversation, often leading to discomfort.
Eksempel: The conversation came to an awkward silence when nobody knew what to say next.
Merk: This phrase specifically points out the uncomfortable quietness in a situation.

Awkward encounter

Refers to an uncomfortable or embarrassing meeting or interaction.
Eksempel: It was an awkward encounter running into my ex-boyfriend at the grocery store.
Merk: This phrase highlights an uncomfortable meeting with someone.

Awkward dance

Describes a clumsy or uncoordinated dance, often leading to embarrassment.
Eksempel: They attempted an awkward dance during the wedding reception, stepping on each other's toes.
Merk: This phrase specifies the awkwardness within a dancing context.

Awkward situation

Refers to a circumstance that is uncomfortable, embarrassing, or hard to deal with.
Eksempel: It was an awkward situation when both candidates claimed credit for the project's success.
Merk: This phrase emphasizes being in a challenging or uncomfortable circumstance.

Awkwards hverdags (slang) uttrykk

Cringe

To cringe means to feel embarrassed or uncomfortable about something.
Eksempel: Watching that movie made me cringe the whole time.
Merk: While 'awkward' implies a lack of ease or social discomfort, 'cringe' specifically refers to a strong feeling of embarrassment or discomfort.

Weird

Used to describe something strange, eccentric, or unusual.
Eksempel: The conversation took a weird turn when he started talking about aliens.
Merk: Although both 'weird' and 'awkward' can convey an uncomfortable feeling, 'weird' suggests an element of strangeness or oddity.

Freaky

Describes something eerie, unsettling, or bizarre.
Eksempel: His obsession with horror movies is a bit freaky.
Merk: Unlike 'awkward,' 'freaky' has a connotation of being strange, unsettling, or even scary.

Offbeat

Refers to something unconventional or quirky.
Eksempel: Her dry sense of humor is offbeat but hilarious.
Merk: While 'awkward' suggests a lack of smoothness or social ease, 'offbeat' indicates something unconventional or quirky in a positive or interesting way.

Ridiculous

Describes something absurd, laughable, or deserving of mockery.
Eksempel: The way he danced was just ridiculous.
Merk: Unlike 'awkward,' 'ridiculous' conveys a sense of being unreasonable, absurd, or laughable, often in an exaggerated or humorous manner.

Blunder

Refers to a foolish or embarrassing mistake.
Eksempel: His attempt to impress her with a magic trick turned into a blunder when the card disappeared.
Merk: While 'awkward' can describe a general lack of ease, 'blunder' specifically refers to a mistake or error that is embarrassing or foolish.

Awkward - Eksempler

The conversation became awkward when they realized they had dated the same person.
I always feel awkward when I have to speak in public.
His awkward movements made it clear that he was not a dancer.

Awkwards grammatikk

Awkward - Verb (Verb) / Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form)
Oppslagsord: awkward
Bøyinger
Adjektiv (Adjective): awkward
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
awkward inneholder 2 stavelser: awk • ward
Fonemisk transkripsjon: ˈȯ-kwərd
awk ward , ˈȯ kwərd (Den røde stavelsen er betont)

Awkward - 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.
awkward: 1000 - 1100 (Veldig Vanlig).
Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
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