Ordbok
Engelsk - Norsk
Seek
sik
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.
søke, lete etter, forfølge, søke etter
Betydninger av Seek på norsk (bokmål)
søke
Eksempel:
I need to seek help for my project.
Jeg må søke hjelp til prosjektet mitt.
They are seeking new opportunities.
De søker etter nye muligheter.
Bruk: formal/informalKontekst: Used when looking for assistance, information, or opportunities.
Merk: Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. 'Søke' can also refer to searching for something specific, like a job or advice.
lete etter
Eksempel:
She is seeking her lost keys.
Hun leter etter de tapte nøklene.
We need to seek the truth about what happened.
Vi må lete etter sannheten om hva som skjedde.
Bruk: informalKontekst: Used in everyday conversation when searching for physical items or information.
Merk: 'Lete etter' is more common in casual speech when referring to searching for something tangible.
forfølge
Eksempel:
He seeks revenge for the wrong done to him.
Han forfølger hevn for det som ble gjort mot ham.
They seek justice for the victims.
De forfølger rettferdighet for ofrene.
Bruk: formalKontekst: Used in discussions about motives, intentions, or pursuits, especially in legal or moral contexts.
Merk: 'Forfølge' implies a more serious or intense pursuit, often associated with strong emotions or moral imperatives.
søke etter
Eksempel:
I am seeking after knowledge.
Jeg søker etter kunnskap.
She seeks after happiness.
Hun søker etter lykke.
Bruk: formalKontekst: Used in philosophical or introspective discussions.
Merk: This phrase often conveys a deeper, more existential quest rather than a simple search.
Synonymer for Seek
search
To search means to look for something or someone carefully and thoroughly.
Eksempel: She decided to search for a new job.
Merk: Seek is more formal and general, while search implies a more focused and thorough effort.
hunt
To hunt means to actively look for something or someone, often with determination or persistence.
Eksempel: The detective had to hunt for clues to solve the mystery.
Merk: Hunt is more intense and implies a sense of pursuit compared to seek.
pursue
To pursue means to follow or chase after something in order to achieve a goal.
Eksempel: She decided to pursue her passion for art.
Merk: Pursue suggests a more active and determined effort compared to seek.
look for
To look for means to try to find something by searching or seeking.
Eksempel: I need to look for my keys before leaving the house.
Merk: Look for is a more casual and everyday expression compared to seek.
Seeks uttrykk og vanlige setninger
Seek out
To actively look for or search for something or someone, often with the intention of finding or discovering them.
Eksempel: She seeks out new challenges in her career.
Merk: Adding 'out' emphasizes the action of actively searching or pursuing something.
Seek help
To ask for or request assistance or support from someone when needed.
Eksempel: If you're feeling overwhelmed, don't hesitate to seek help from a counselor.
Merk: In this context, 'seek help' implies reaching out for aid or guidance from others.
Seek advice
To ask for or request guidance, suggestions, or recommendations from others, especially those with knowledge or expertise.
Eksempel: Before making a decision, it's wise to seek advice from someone experienced in the matter.
Merk: Similar to 'seek help,' 'seek advice' involves seeking insights or recommendations from others.
Seek shelter
To look for a place of protection or safety, typically from danger, harsh weather, or other threats.
Eksempel: As the storm approached, the hikers sought shelter in a nearby cave.
Merk: In this case, 'seek shelter' emphasizes the act of finding a secure place for protection.
Seek revenge
To try to retaliate against someone who has wronged you, often with the aim of inflicting harm or retribution.
Eksempel: Rather than seeking revenge, she chose to forgive and move on.
Merk: Seeking revenge implies a desire to get back at someone for a perceived offense or injustice.
Seek approval
To look for acceptance, validation, or permission from others regarding one's actions, choices, or behavior.
Eksempel: Some individuals constantly seek approval from others to validate their self-worth.
Merk: 'Seek approval' entails wanting recognition or validation from others for one's actions or decisions.
Seek vengeance
To pursue revenge or retribution, often in a violent or extreme manner, against those who have caused harm or wrongdoing.
Eksempel: The character in the movie sought vengeance for the murder of his family.
Merk: 'Seek vengeance' suggests a strong desire for retaliation, often involving a quest for justice through force or retribution.
Seeks hverdags (slang) uttrykk
On the lookout
To be actively searching or seeking for something.
Eksempel: I'm on the lookout for a new job.
Merk: Uses a more casual and informal language compared to 'seek'.
Hunt down
To search intensively and thoroughly for something.
Eksempel: We need to hunt down the best deal for our vacation.
Merk: Conveys a sense of urgency and determination in the search.
Scouring
To search thoroughly or meticulously for something.
Eksempel: She's scouring the internet for rare collectibles.
Merk: Implies a detailed and exhaustive search process.
Chase after
To pursue or seek something actively and persistently.
Eksempel: I've been chasing after that promotion for months.
Merk: Conveys a sense of ongoing pursuit and effort in obtaining the desired goal.
Track down
To locate or find something after a search or pursuit.
Eksempel: We finally tracked down the missing keys in the living room.
Merk: Emphasizes the process of following a trail or clues to find the target.
Prowl for
To search or look around in a predatory manner.
Eksempel: He's prowling for good deals at the mall.
Merk: Creates a playful or adventurous tone in the search activity.
Fish for
To seek or attempt to elicit something indirectly through hints or actions.
Eksempel: She's fishing for compliments with that new haircut.
Merk: Carries a connotation of seeking something through subtle or strategic means.
Seek - Eksempler
I seek knowledge and understanding.
Jeg søker kunnskap og forståelse.
She is seeking a new job.
Hun søker en ny jobb.
They seek adventure and excitement.
De søker eventyr og spenning.
Seeks grammatikk
Seek - Verb (Verb) / Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form)
Oppslagsord: seek
Bøyinger
Verb, preteritum (Verb, past tense): sought
Verb, perfektum partisipp (Verb, past participle): sought
Verb, gerundium eller presens partisipp (Verb, gerund or present participle): seeking
Verb, 3. person entall presens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): seeks
Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form): seek
Verb, presens ikke 3. person entall (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): seek
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
seek inneholder 1 stavelser: seek
Fonemisk transkripsjon: ˈsēk
seek , ˈsēk (Den røde stavelsen er betont)
Seek - 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.
seek: 600 - 700 (Ekstremt Vanlig).
Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
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