Ordbok
Engelsk - Norsk
Letter
ˈlɛdər
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.
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.
bokstav, brev, skriftlig kommunikasjon, brevformat
Betydninger av Letter på norsk (bokmål)
bokstav
Eksempel:
The letter 'A' is the first letter of the alphabet.
Bokstaven 'A' er den første bokstaven i alfabetet.
Each letter in the word 'cat' is important.
Hver bokstav i ordet 'katt' er viktig.
Bruk: informalKontekst: Used in everyday language when discussing the characters of the alphabet.
Merk: The word 'bokstav' refers specifically to individual letters in the alphabet.
brev
Eksempel:
I received a letter from my friend yesterday.
Jeg mottok et brev fra vennen min i går.
She wrote a letter to her grandmother.
Hun skrev et brev til bestemor.
Bruk: formal/informalKontekst: Used in both casual and formal contexts when referring to written correspondence.
Merk: The word 'brev' refers to a written message sent to someone, usually on paper.
skriftlig kommunikasjon
Eksempel:
He prefers letter communication over phone calls.
Han foretrekker skriftlig kommunikasjon fremfor telefonsamtaler.
In business, letter communication is often more formal.
I næringslivet er skriftlig kommunikasjon ofte mer formell.
Bruk: formalKontekst: Used in business or formal settings to describe any written form of communication.
Merk: This meaning encompasses all forms of written communication, not just letters.
brevformat
Eksempel:
Make sure to use the correct letter format for your application.
Sørg for å bruke riktig brevformat for søknaden din.
The letter format should include your address at the top.
Brevformatet bør inkludere adressen din øverst.
Bruk: formalKontekst: Used in contexts related to writing and formatting letters.
Merk: Refers to the specific layout and structure of a letter.
Synonymer for Letter
message
A message is a written, spoken, or recorded communication sent from one person to another.
Eksempel: I received a message from my friend.
Merk: While a letter is a specific form of written communication, a message can be written, spoken, or recorded.
note
A note is a brief written record of something to assist the memory or for communication.
Eksempel: She left a note on the kitchen table.
Merk: A note is usually shorter and more informal than a letter.
correspondence
Correspondence refers to communication by exchanging letters with someone.
Eksempel: The company's correspondence with its clients is handled professionally.
Merk: Correspondence is a broader term that encompasses all forms of written communication, including letters.
missive
A missive is a formal or official letter.
Eksempel: The ambassador sent a missive to the foreign ministry.
Merk: Missive is often used in formal or official contexts, whereas a letter can be more casual.
Letters uttrykk og vanlige setninger
Open letter
An open letter is a letter that is published and intended for a wide audience to read, often addressing a specific issue or expressing a viewpoint.
Eksempel: The activist wrote an open letter to the government expressing her concerns.
Merk: The term 'open letter' carries the implication of being public and accessible to many, as opposed to a private communication.
Chain letter
A chain letter is a message that is sent to multiple recipients with a request to forward it to others, often promising good luck or threatening bad luck if not followed.
Eksempel: I received a chain letter in my email inbox asking me to send it to ten more people.
Merk: Unlike a traditional letter, a chain letter is typically not a personal communication but rather a message passed along in a chain-like manner.
Dead letter
A dead letter refers to a law, rule, or agreement that is no longer valid or enforceable.
Eksempel: The law that was passed has rendered the previous regulations a dead letter.
Merk: In this context, 'dead letter' conveys the idea of something that is obsolete or ineffective, rather than a literal written communication.
Love letter
A love letter is a written expression of affection, typically romantic in nature and intended to convey deep emotions to a loved one.
Eksempel: He poured his heart out in a love letter to his long-distance girlfriend.
Merk: Unlike a casual letter or message, a love letter is usually more intimate and heartfelt, expressing deep emotions.
Red letter day
A red-letter day is a special, memorable day, often marked by an important event or achievement that stands out in one's memory.
Eksempel: Winning the championship was definitely a red-letter day in his life.
Merk: This phrase uses 'red letter' figuratively to signify significance or importance, rather than referring to a physical letter.
Dear John letter
A Dear John letter is a letter, typically from a woman to her partner, informing them of the end of the relationship.
Eksempel: She couldn't face him, so she sent a Dear John letter instead.
Merk: The term 'Dear John letter' is specific to a breakup message sent through a letter and conveys the idea of a formal or impersonal breakup notification.
Letter of the law
To adhere strictly to the letter of the law means to obey the exact words and interpretation of a law, regulation, or rule, without considering the spirit or intention behind it.
Eksempel: He followed the letter of the law, even if it seemed unfair.
Merk: This phrase emphasizes strict adherence to the literal wording of a law, focusing on technical compliance rather than the underlying purpose or intent.
Letter-perfect
Something described as letter-perfect is flawless, accurate, and without errors or imperfections.
Eksempel: Her presentation was letter-perfect, with no mistakes in sight.
Merk: The term 'letter-perfect' emphasizes precision and correctness down to the smallest detail, akin to the flawless appearance of well-formed letters.
Letters of recommendation
Letters of recommendation are formal letters written by someone who knows you well, endorsing your character, abilities, and qualifications for a specific purpose, such as a job or academic application.
Eksempel: He asked his former professors to write letters of recommendation for his job applications.
Merk: Unlike personal or casual letters, letters of recommendation have a formal structure and are tailored to support someone's application or candidacy for a particular opportunity.
Letters hverdags (slang) uttrykk
Drop a line
To communicate briefly or send a short message.
Eksempel: Hey, why don't you drop me a line sometime?
Merk: Replaces 'write a letter,' suggesting a more casual and informal form of communication such as a text or email.
Hit the books
To study intensively or start working on something.
Eksempel: I need to hit the books and write this paper tonight.
Merk: Refers to starting to study or work on something in a focused way, not to literally hitting physical books or letters.
Get the message
To understand or comprehend something.
Eksempel: I think he finally got the message about why we can't go.
Merk: Implies understanding or receiving information, not necessarily written in a letter.
Read between the lines
To understand the hidden or implied meaning in what someone says or writes.
Eksempel: She didn't say it directly, but I'm reading between the lines that she's not happy.
Merk: Refers to understanding the subtext or hidden message in communication, not literally reading letters between lines on a page.
In black and white
In written or printed form, typically referring to something official or documented.
Eksempel: I need to see it in black and white before I believe it.
Merk: Refers to something being clearly written or documented, not specifically as a 'letter' but more broadly as written information in any form.
Put it in writing
To formalize or make official by documenting in writing.
Eksempel: If you agree to these terms, I'll need you to put it in writing.
Merk: Refers to any written communication, not limited to a traditional 'letter,' but could involve emails, contracts, etc.
Read my lips
An emphatic way to ensure someone understands and remembers a statement.
Eksempel: Read my lips, I'm not going to change my mind.
Merk: An idiom to emphasize a verbal message, not related to reading words literally on lips as in a letter.
Letter - Eksempler
I received a letter from my friend yesterday.
Jeg mottok et brev fra vennen min i går.
The word 'cat' has three letters.
Ordet 'katt' har tre bokstaver.
Calligraphy is the art of beautiful writing.
Kalligrafi er kunsten å skrive vakkert.
Letters grammatikk
Letter - Substantiv (Noun) / Substantiv, entall eller masse (Noun, singular or mass)
Oppslagsord: letter
Bøyinger
Substantiv, flertall (Noun, plural): letters
Substantiv, entall eller masse (Noun, singular or mass): letter
Verb, preteritum (Verb, past tense): lettered
Verb, gerundium eller presens partisipp (Verb, gerund or present participle): lettering
Verb, 3. person entall presens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): letters
Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form): letter
Verb, presens ikke 3. person entall (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): letter
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
letter inneholder 2 stavelser: let • ter
Fonemisk transkripsjon: ˈle-tər
let ter , ˈle tər (Den røde stavelsen er betont)
Letter - 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.
letter: 400 - 500 (Ekstremt Vanlig).
Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
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