Ordbok
Engelsk - Norsk
Only
ˈoʊnli
Ekstremt Vanlig
300 - 400
300 - 400
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.
bare, kun, ennå, bare ... som, utelukkende
Betydninger av Only på norsk (bokmål)
bare
Eksempel:
I only have ten dollars.
Jeg har bare ti dollar.
She only wants to help.
Hun vil bare hjelpe.
Bruk: informalKontekst: Used to indicate a limitation or exclusivity.
Merk: This is the most common translation when 'only' refers to a small number or a single option.
kun
Eksempel:
He is only a child.
Han er kun et barn.
We only need a few more minutes.
Vi trenger kun noen få minutter til.
Bruk: formal/informalKontekst: Often used in both spoken and written language to indicate exclusivity.
Merk: 'Kun' can be used interchangeably with 'bare' in many contexts, but it may sound slightly more formal.
ennå
Eksempel:
I only just arrived.
Jeg kom ennå nettopp.
She only just finished her homework.
Hun ble ennå ferdig med leksene sine.
Bruk: informalKontekst: Used to express that something has happened very recently.
Merk: This usage often emphasizes the recency of an action.
bare ... som
Eksempel:
It's only a suggestion.
Det er bare et forslag.
This is only a test.
Dette er bare en test.
Bruk: formal/informalKontekst: Used to clarify that something is not more than what is stated.
Merk: This structure emphasizes that the subject is limited to what follows.
utelukkende
Eksempel:
This offer is only for members.
Dette tilbudet er utelukkende for medlemmer.
He focuses only on his studies.
Han fokuserer utelukkende på studiene sine.
Bruk: formalKontekst: Used in formal contexts, often in written language.
Merk: 'Utelukkende' is a more formal way to express exclusivity.
Synonymer for Only
just
The word 'just' can be used to emphasize the exclusivity or limitation of something, similar to 'only'.
Eksempel: I just want to be alone.
Merk: Both 'just' and 'only' can indicate exclusivity, but 'just' can also imply a sense of simplicity or emphasis on a single action or purpose.
solely
'Solely' means exclusively or entirely, emphasizing that there is no other factor involved.
Eksempel: She is solely responsible for the project's success.
Merk: While 'only' can indicate exclusivity, 'solely' specifically emphasizes that something is the single and exclusive factor.
merely
'Merely' implies that something is just or only, often used to downplay the significance or importance of something.
Eksempel: He was merely a pawn in their game.
Merk: 'Merely' carries a connotation of insignificance or lack of importance, while 'only' simply indicates exclusivity or limitation.
exclusively
'Exclusively' means solely for a particular group or purpose, indicating that others are not included.
Eksempel: This offer is exclusively for members.
Merk: While 'only' can indicate limitation or exclusivity, 'exclusively' specifically emphasizes the restriction to a particular group or purpose.
Onlys uttrykk og vanlige setninger
only if
This phrase is used to indicate that a certain condition must be met for something to happen.
Eksempel: I will go to the party only if my best friend can come with me.
Merk: The inclusion of 'if' adds a conditional aspect to the meaning of 'only'.
only when
It indicates that a particular situation or condition is the sole circumstance in which something can happen or is true.
Eksempel: I can relax and unwind only when I'm surrounded by nature.
Merk: The use of 'when' specifies the specific timing or condition for the statement to be valid.
only time will tell
This phrase implies that the truth or outcome of a situation will only be revealed in the future.
Eksempel: We can speculate all we want, but only time will tell if our plan is successful.
Merk: It emphasizes the element of time and uncertainty, unlike the straightforward meaning of 'only'.
only natural
It suggests that something is expected or reasonable given the circumstances.
Eksempel: After all the rain we've had, it's only natural that the flowers are blooming so beautifully.
Merk: The phrase conveys a sense of inevitability or predictability, going beyond the literal meaning of 'only'.
only too
It emphasizes that one is very aware or familiar with something, often to a greater extent than desired.
Eksempel: I am only too aware of the challenges we face in completing this project on time.
Merk: The addition of 'too' intensifies the meaning of 'only', highlighting the extent or degree of awareness.
only too happy
This phrase expresses a willingness or eagerness to do something.
Eksempel: I am only too happy to help you with your research paper.
Merk: It conveys a sense of enthusiasm or readiness that goes beyond the basic meaning of 'only'.
only just
It indicates that something happened very recently or narrowly, with little margin for error.
Eksempel: We only just made it to the airport in time for our flight.
Merk: The use of 'just' adds a sense of immediacy or nearness to the timing of the event.
Onlys hverdags (slang) uttrykk
only have eyes for
To show intense interest or attraction towards a specific person or thing, usually ignoring others around.
Eksempel: He's so in love with his girlfriend, he only has eyes for her.
Merk: The slang emphasizes exclusive focus or attention on the mentioned person or thing.
one and only
Refers to someone or something that is unique, irreplaceable, or the sole example of its kind.
Eksempel: She is my one and only true love.
Merk: Emphasizes the singularity and importance of the person or thing mentioned, sometimes used romantically or poetically.
only game in town
Denotes the best or only option available in a particular area or situation.
Eksempel: This restaurant is the only game in town for authentic Italian cuisine.
Merk: The slang conveys a sense of limited choices or superiority of the mentioned option.
only child
A person who has no siblings, often associated with specific personality traits due to the lack of siblings.
Eksempel: As an only child, he is used to having his own space.
Merk: Focuses on the family structure and dynamics of being the sole offspring in a family.
Only - Eksempler
Only you can make me happy.
Bare du kan gjøre meg lykkelig.
I have only one brother.
Jeg har bare én bror.
She speaks Hungarian only.
Hun snakker bare ungarsk.
Onlys grammatikk
Only - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Oppslagsord: only
Bøyinger
Adjektiv (Adjective): only
Adverb (Adverb): only
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
only inneholder 2 stavelser: on • ly
Fonemisk transkripsjon: ˈōn-lē
on ly , ˈōn lē (Den røde stavelsen er betont)
Only - 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.
only: 300 - 400 (Ekstremt Vanlig).
Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
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