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Duty

ˈd(j)udi
Ekstremt Vanlig
800 - 900
800 - 900
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.

Plikt, Skyldighet, Uppgift, Tjänst

Betydninger av Duty på svensk

Plikt

Eksempel:
It is my duty to help others.
Det är min plikt att hjälpa andra.
He feels a strong sense of duty towards his family.
Han känner en stark pliktkänsla gentemot sin familj.
Bruk: FormalKontekst: Used in discussions about responsibilities, ethics, and obligations.
Merk: This term often implies a moral or ethical obligation and is commonly used in both personal and professional contexts.

Skyldighet

Eksempel:
You have a legal duty to pay your taxes.
Du har en juridisk skyldighet att betala dina skatter.
Teachers have a duty to protect their students.
Lärare har en skyldighet att skydda sina elever.
Bruk: FormalKontekst: Generally used in legal or official contexts, emphasizing a requirement or obligation.
Merk: This term can refer to legal obligations and responsibilities, and it's important to distinguish it from 'plikt,' which is more about moral duties.

Uppgift

Eksempel:
Completing this project is my duty for the week.
Att slutföra det här projektet är min uppgift för veckan.
She was assigned the duty of organizing the event.
Hon blev tilldelad uppgiften att organisera evenemanget.
Bruk: InformalKontekst: Used in both work and everyday situations to describe tasks or responsibilities.
Merk: This term is often interchangeable with 'task' and can refer to any assignment or responsibility someone has.

Tjänst

Eksempel:
He performed his duty as a volunteer for the community.
Han utförde sin tjänst som volontär för samhället.
The soldier was proud of his duty to protect his country.
Soldaten var stolt över sin tjänst att skydda sitt land.
Bruk: FormalKontekst: Commonly used in military and service contexts, often referring to a professional role or function.
Merk: This word can refer to a duty in terms of service, often with a sense of honor or commitment.

Synonymer for Duty

Responsibility

Responsibility refers to a duty or task that one is required or expected to carry out.
Eksempel: It is my responsibility to ensure the project is completed on time.
Merk: Responsibility implies a sense of obligation or accountability that duty may not always convey.

Obligation

Obligation refers to a duty or commitment that one is bound to fulfill.
Eksempel: I have an obligation to attend the meeting.
Merk: Obligation emphasizes a sense of being bound by duty, often due to a moral or legal requirement.

Task

Task refers to a specific piece of work or job that needs to be done.
Eksempel: Completing this report is my task for today.
Merk: Task is a more specific term than duty, focusing on a particular assignment or activity.

Job

Job refers to a specific duty or task that one is responsible for in a particular role or position.
Eksempel: Fixing the broken equipment is his job.
Merk: Job is often used in a professional or occupational context, indicating a specific duty within a broader scope of responsibilities.

Dutys uttrykk og vanlige setninger

Call of duty

Refers to a strong sense of responsibility or obligation to do something because it is morally right or expected.
Eksempel: As a firefighter, he felt it was his call of duty to rush into the burning building and save the people trapped inside.
Merk: The phrase emphasizes a sense of obligation that goes beyond a typical duty or responsibility.

Off duty

Not working or on a break from one's usual work or responsibilities.
Eksempel: The police officer was off duty when he witnessed the accident, but he still stopped to help.
Merk: Contrasts with being on duty, which means actively engaged in work or responsibilities.

Duty-bound

Feeling obligated or compelled to do something out of a sense of duty or responsibility.
Eksempel: She felt duty-bound to take care of her elderly parents, even though it meant sacrificing some of her personal time.
Merk: Emphasizes a strong moral or ethical obligation that one feels compelled to fulfill.

Duty calls

Indicates that one's responsibilities or obligations require them to take action, even if they would prefer not to.
Eksempel: I was planning to relax at home, but duty calls, and I have to go back to the office to handle an urgent matter.
Merk: Suggests a sense of urgency and necessity in fulfilling one's duties.

Duty-free

Refers to goods that are exempt from certain taxes or customs duties, often sold in designated stores at international borders or airports.
Eksempel: We bought some chocolates at the duty-free shop in the airport before our flight.
Merk: Denotes goods that can be purchased without the usual added taxes or duties when crossing borders.

Shift duty

Refers to a specific period of time during which a person is responsible for carrying out their work or duties.
Eksempel: Nurses work in shifts to ensure that there is always someone on shift duty to attend to patients round the clock.
Merk: Specifies a particular time frame in which one is assigned to perform their duties.

Duty roster

A schedule or list that outlines the duties, responsibilities, or shifts assigned to individuals within a group or organization.
Eksempel: The manager posted the duty roster for the upcoming week, assigning tasks and shifts to each team member.
Merk: Focuses on the systematic organization and allocation of duties among a group of people.

Dutys hverdags (slang) uttrykk

On duty

This term is used to indicate that someone is currently working or fulfilling their responsibilities at a particular time.
Eksempel: I can't meet you now, I'm on duty until 6 pm.
Merk: Unlike 'duty,' which generally refers to one's responsibility or obligation in a broader sense, 'on duty' specifically indicates the current state of working or being responsible.

Dutiful

This term describes someone who performs their duties with care, diligence, and a sense of responsibility.
Eksempel: She is always a dutiful daughter, taking care of her elderly parents.
Merk: Unlike the general concept of 'duty,' which can be neutral, 'dutiful' implies a positive and conscientious approach to fulfilling responsibilities.

Duty-bound citizen

This phrase refers to an individual who feels a strong sense of obligation to contribute positively to society and fulfill their civic duties.
Eksempel: As a duty-bound citizen, he regularly volunteers at the local shelter to help those in need.
Merk: By adding 'citizen' to 'duty-bound,' the focus shifts from personal responsibilities to broader societal obligations and civic duties.

Duty - Eksempler

The sheriff has a duty to investigate.
Sheriffen har en plikt att utreda.
I'm off duty, you know.
Jag är off duty, du vet.
I did those things because they're my duty.
Jag gjorde de sakerna för att de är min plikt.

Dutys grammatikk

Duty - Substantiv (Noun) / Substantiv, entall eller masse (Noun, singular or mass)
Oppslagsord: duty
Bøyinger
Substantiv, flertall (Noun, plural): duties, duty
Substantiv, entall eller masse (Noun, singular or mass): duty
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
Duty inneholder 2 stavelser: du • ty
Fonemisk transkripsjon: ˈdü-tē
du ty , ˈdü (Den røde stavelsen er betont)

Duty - 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.
Duty: 800 - 900 (Ekstremt Vanlig).
Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
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