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Describe

dəˈskraɪb
Ekstremt Vanlig
400 - 500
400 - 500
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.

説明する (せつめいする), 描写する (びょうしゃする), 特徴を述べる (とくちょうをのべる), 言う (いう)

Betydninger av Describe på japansk

説明する (せつめいする)

Eksempel:
Can you describe the process?
そのプロセスを説明できますか?
He described the events in detail.
彼は出来事を詳細に説明した。
Bruk: FormalKontekst: Used in academic, professional, or detailed discussions.
Merk: This meaning focuses on explaining or clarifying something in detail.

描写する (びょうしゃする)

Eksempel:
She described the landscape beautifully.
彼女は風景を美しく描写した。
The author describes the characters vividly.
その著者は登場人物を鮮やかに描写している。
Bruk: FormalKontekst: Commonly used in literature, art, or creative writing.
Merk: This meaning refers to depicting or portraying something, often in a creative or artistic context.

特徴を述べる (とくちょうをのべる)

Eksempel:
Please describe the features of the product.
その製品の特徴を述べてください。
The report describes the key attributes of the system.
その報告書はシステムの重要な特徴を述べている。
Bruk: FormalKontekst: Used in technical, scientific, or product-related discussions.
Merk: This meaning emphasizes outlining specific characteristics or attributes.

言う (いう)

Eksempel:
He described his feelings honestly.
彼は自分の気持ちを正直に言った。
She describes herself as a hardworking person.
彼女は自分を働き者だと言っている。
Bruk: InformalKontekst: Used in casual conversations or personal expressions.
Merk: In this context, 'describe' can mean to express or state something about oneself or others.

Synonymer for Describe

depict

To depict means to show or represent something in a picture or story.
Eksempel: The artist depicted a beautiful sunset in her painting.
Merk: Depict is more commonly used in the context of visual representation, while describe is more general.

portray

To portray means to depict or represent someone or something in a particular way.
Eksempel: The author portrayed the protagonist as a brave and determined character.
Merk: Portray often implies a specific perspective or characterization, while describe is more about providing details or information.

characterize

To characterize means to describe the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something.
Eksempel: The novel characterizes the struggles of immigrants in a new country.
Merk: Characterize focuses on highlighting specific traits or qualities, while describe is more about providing an overall account.

outline

To outline means to give a brief summary or overview of something.
Eksempel: The teacher asked the students to outline the main points of the lesson.
Merk: Outline is more concise and focused on key points, while describe is more detailed and comprehensive.

Describes uttrykk og vanlige setninger

Paint a picture

To describe something in a detailed and vivid manner to help others visualize or understand it better.
Eksempel: She painted a vivid picture of her vacation in Italy.
Merk: This phrase emphasizes creating a visual image through description.

Put into words

To describe or explain something using language or expressions.
Eksempel: It's hard to put into words how grateful I am for your help.
Merk: This phrase highlights the act of verbalizing descriptions.

Tell me about

To request information or a description of a specific topic or event.
Eksempel: Can you tell me about your trip to Japan?
Merk: This phrase is a direct request for a description of something.

Give me the lowdown

To provide a detailed description or explanation of a situation or event.
Eksempel: Can you give me the lowdown on what happened at the meeting?
Merk: This informal phrase implies a thorough and concise description.

Break it down

To explain or describe something in simpler or more detailed parts.
Eksempel: Could you break down the process for me step by step?
Merk: This phrase suggests breaking a description into easily understandable components.

Get the gist

To understand the main point or essence of something without needing a detailed description.
Eksempel: I didn't catch all the details, but I got the gist of what she was saying.
Merk: This phrase focuses on grasping the core idea without requiring a full description.

Put it in a nutshell

To summarize or describe something concisely in a few words or sentences.
Eksempel: Can you put the main points of the report in a nutshell for me?
Merk: This phrase emphasizes brevity in description, capturing key points succinctly.

Give me a rundown

To provide a brief summary or description of a list of items or events.
Eksempel: Could you give me a quick rundown of what's on the agenda for the meeting?
Merk: This phrase suggests a quick and summarized description of multiple points or topics.

Spell it out

To explain or describe something in a clear and detailed manner.
Eksempel: I need you to spell out the guidelines for me clearly.
Merk: This phrase emphasizes clarity and explicitness in descriptions.

Describes hverdags (slang) uttrykk

Put it in layman's terms

This phrase means to explain something complex or technical in simple, easy-to-understand language that a non-expert can comprehend.
Eksempel: Can you put that scientific jargon in layman's terms for me?
Merk: The original word 'describe' is more formal, while 'put it in layman's terms' is informal and approachable.

Break it down for me

To break something down means to explain it in smaller or simpler parts to aid understanding.
Eksempel: Could you break down the plot of the movie for me?
Merk: While 'describe' is a general term for explaining something, 'break it down' specifically indicates dissecting the information.

Give me the scoop

To give someone the scoop means to provide them with all the latest and most important information or details about a specific topic.
Eksempel: What's the scoop on the new restaurant in town?
Merk: Unlike 'describe,' which is a neutral term for explanation, 'give me the scoop' implies sharing insider or exclusive information.

Hit me with the details

This expression is a way to request a thorough explanation or account of specific information or events.
Eksempel: I need you to hit me with the details of how the project went.
Merk: While 'describe' is a standard term for explaining, 'hit me with the details' emphasizes a strong desire for in-depth information.

Spell it out for me

To spell something out means to explain it very clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or misunderstanding.
Eksempel: I'm not following, can you spell it out for me?
Merk: In contrast to 'describe,' which is a general term for explanation, 'spell it out for me' indicates a need for explicit and unambiguous explanation.

Describe - Eksempler

Describe the picture for me.
Can you describe your job to me?
Please describe the suspect to the police.

Describes grammatikk

Describe - Verb (Verb) / Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form)
Oppslagsord: describe
Bøyinger
Verb, preteritum (Verb, past tense): described
Verb, gerundium eller presens partisipp (Verb, gerund or present participle): describing
Verb, 3. person entall presens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): describes
Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form): describe
Verb, presens ikke 3. person entall (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): describe
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
describe inneholder 2 stavelser: de • scribe
Fonemisk transkripsjon: di-ˈskrīb
de scribe , di ˈskrīb (Den røde stavelsen er betont)

Describe - 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.
describe: 400 - 500 (Ekstremt Vanlig).
Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
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