Ordbok
Engelsk - Norsk
Chance
tʃæns
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.
sjanse, mulighet, tilfeldighet, risiko
Betydninger av Chance på norsk (bokmål)
sjanse
Eksempel:
Take a chance and apply for the job.
Ta en sjanse og søk på jobben.
There's a good chance of rain today.
Det er stor sjanse for regn i dag.
Bruk: informalKontekst: Used when discussing possibilities or opportunities.
Merk: The word 'sjanse' can refer to both risks and opportunities.
mulighet
Eksempel:
This is a rare chance to see the Northern Lights.
Dette er en sjelden mulighet til å se nordlyset.
You should seize every chance you get.
Du bør gripe hver mulighet du får.
Bruk: formal/informalKontekst: Used in contexts where opportunities or favorable situations are discussed.
Merk: 'Mulighet' emphasizes the potential for something to happen rather than the risk involved.
tilfeldighet
Eksempel:
It was just a chance meeting.
Det var bare en tilfeldighet.
By chance, I found a great restaurant.
Ved en tilfeldighet fant jeg en flott restaurant.
Bruk: informalKontekst: Used to describe something that happens unexpectedly or without planning.
Merk: This meaning highlights the random aspect of events.
risiko
Eksempel:
You have to take a chance if you want to succeed.
Du må ta en risiko hvis du vil lykkes.
Investing in stocks involves a chance of losing money.
Å investere i aksjer innebærer en risiko for å tape penger.
Bruk: formalKontekst: Used in discussions about risks and the potential for loss.
Merk: 'Risiko' is more about the negative aspects of taking a chance.
Synonymer for Chance
opportunity
Opportunity refers to a favorable circumstance or a chance for advancement or progress.
Eksempel: This job interview is a great opportunity for you to showcase your skills.
Merk: While chance can imply randomness or luck, opportunity often implies a situation that is advantageous or promising.
possibility
Possibility indicates that something may happen or be true, but it is not certain.
Eksempel: There is a possibility of rain later this afternoon.
Merk: Chance can refer to a probability or likelihood of something happening, while possibility emphasizes the potential for something to occur.
likelihood
Likelihood suggests the chance or probability of something happening.
Eksempel: There is a high likelihood of success if we follow this strategy.
Merk: Chance can be more general, while likelihood specifically indicates the probability of an event occurring.
prospect
Prospect refers to the possibility or likelihood of something happening in the future.
Eksempel: There is a bright prospect of expanding our business into new markets.
Merk: While chance can refer to a random event, prospect often implies a future potential or expectation.
Chances uttrykk og vanlige setninger
Second chance
Refers to an opportunity to try again or make amends after a previous failure or mistake.
Eksempel: He's grateful for the second chance his boss gave him to prove himself.
Merk: The phrase 'second chance' specifically implies getting another opportunity after a previous failure or missed opportunity.
Take a chance
Means to take a risk or try something despite uncertainty about the outcome.
Eksempel: I decided to take a chance and apply for the job, even though I didn't meet all the qualifications.
Merk: While 'chance' generally refers to a possibility or probability, 'take a chance' involves actively choosing to take a risk or try something uncertain.
By chance
Indicates that something happened unexpectedly or without planning.
Eksempel: I ran into my old friend at the grocery store by chance.
Merk: This phrase emphasizes the element of coincidence or randomness in the occurrence, as opposed to a deliberate action or intention.
Fat chance
Expresses skepticism or doubt about the likelihood of something happening.
Eksempel: Fat chance of getting a raise this year with the company's financial situation.
Merk: In this idiom, 'fat chance' sarcastically suggests that the possibility of the mentioned event occurring is extremely unlikely.
Last chance
Indicates that there will be no further opportunities after the current one.
Eksempel: This is your last chance to hand in your assignment before the deadline.
Merk: Unlike 'chance,' 'last chance' emphasizes that this is the final opportunity available, often implying consequences if not taken.
Game of chance
Refers to an activity or situation in which the outcome is primarily determined by luck rather than skill.
Eksempel: Playing the lottery is a game of chance where luck determines the winner.
Merk: While 'chance' can refer to any possibility or opportunity, 'game of chance' specifically refers to activities involving luck or probability.
Take one's chances
Means to accept the risks involved in a situation and proceed regardless of the uncertainty.
Eksempel: She decided to take her chances and go backpacking through Europe alone.
Merk: This phrase indicates a willingness to face the unpredictable outcomes or risks that come with a particular course of action.
Stand a chance
Means to have a possibility or likelihood of success in a given situation.
Eksempel: With her qualifications, she stands a good chance of getting the job.
Merk: This idiom highlights the potential for success or favorable outcome, contrasting with the broader concept of 'chance' as a general possibility.
Chances hverdags (slang) uttrykk
Slim chance
Slim chance means a very small or unlikely possibility of something happening.
Eksempel: There's a slim chance of winning the lottery.
Merk: The term slim chance emphasizes the low probability more than just saying 'chance'.
Snowball's chance in hell
This slang term implies that the possibility of something happening is extremely low or impossible.
Eksempel: He has a snowball's chance in hell of getting that promotion.
Merk: It uses a vivid metaphor to signify an almost non-existent chance rather than just saying 'chance'.
Off chance
Off chance refers to a slight or unlikely possibility, often when not expected.
Eksempel: I'll check the store on the off chance they have the book I want.
Merk: It indicates a more casual and unexpected possibility compared to a usual 'chance'.
Outside chance
Outside chance denotes a small possibility of something happening, usually unexpected.
Eksempel: There's an outside chance they might cancel the meeting.
Merk: It implies a less predictable or mainstream likelihood compared to a regular 'chance'.
Barely a chance
Barely a chance indicates an extremely small or minimal possibility of something occurring.
Eksempel: That plan has barely a chance of success without proper funding.
Merk: It emphasizes the almost non-existent probability more than just saying 'chance'.
Chance - Eksempler
There's a chance of rain tomorrow.
Det er en sjanse for regn i morgen.
I didn't have a chance to say goodbye.
Jeg fikk ikke en sjanse til å si farvel.
It was just a lucky chance that I found the key.
Det var bare en heldig sjanse at jeg fant nøkkelen.
Chances grammatikk
Chance - Substantiv (Noun) / Substantiv, entall eller masse (Noun, singular or mass)
Oppslagsord: chance
Bøyinger
Adjektiv (Adjective): chance
Substantiv, flertall (Noun, plural): chances, chance
Substantiv, entall eller masse (Noun, singular or mass): chance
Verb, preteritum (Verb, past tense): chanced
Verb, perfektum partisipp (Verb, past participle): chanced
Verb, gerundium eller presens partisipp (Verb, gerund or present participle): chancing
Verb, 3. person entall presens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): chances
Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form): chance
Verb, presens ikke 3. person entall (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): chance
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
chance inneholder 1 stavelser: chance
Fonemisk transkripsjon: ˈchan(t)s
chance , ˈchan(t)s (Den røde stavelsen er betont)
Chance - 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.
chance: 600 - 700 (Ekstremt Vanlig).
Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
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