Ordbok
Engelsk - Svensk
Pound
paʊnd
Ekstremt Vanlig
500 - 600
500 - 600
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.
pund (weight unit), pund (currency), slå (verb, to pound), pund (unit of pressure)
Betydninger av Pound på svensk
pund (weight unit)
Eksempel:
I weigh 150 pounds.
Jag väger 150 pund.
He lifted a 20-pound box.
Han lyfte en 20-punds låda.
Bruk: formalKontekst: Used in contexts related to weight, especially in the U.S. and UK measurement systems.
Merk: The term 'pund' is commonly used in Sweden when referring to pounds in a weight context, even though the metric system is predominantly used.
pund (currency)
Eksempel:
The price is 10 pounds.
Priset är 10 pund.
She exchanged her dollars for pounds.
Hon växlade sina dollar till pund.
Bruk: formalKontekst: Used when discussing currency, particularly the British Pound Sterling.
Merk: In Sweden, the British Pound is referred to as 'pund' and is recognized in financial contexts.
slå (verb, to pound)
Eksempel:
He pounds the dough for bread.
Han slår degen för brödet.
She pounded the meat to make it tender.
Hon slog köttet för att göra det mört.
Bruk: informalKontekst: Used in cooking and physical contexts where something is struck or pressed.
Merk: The verb 'slå' can have various meanings depending on the context, including to hit, to beat, or to pound.
pund (unit of pressure)
Eksempel:
The tire pressure is 30 pounds.
Däcktrycket är 30 pund.
He recommended 40 pounds of pressure for the machine.
Han rekommenderade 40 pund tryck för maskinen.
Bruk: formalKontekst: Used in scientific or mechanical contexts to describe pressure.
Merk: In technical contexts, 'pund' may refer to pressure units like pounds per square inch (psi).
Synonymer for Pound
pound
To strike heavily or repeatedly
Eksempel: She pounded the dough to make bread.
Merk:
beat
To strike or hit repeatedly
Eksempel: He beat the drum rhythmically.
Merk: While 'pound' can imply a heavier or more forceful action, 'beat' is more general and can be used in various contexts.
hammer
To strike repeatedly with a tool like a hammer
Eksempel: The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into shape.
Merk: Similar to 'pound,' but specifically refers to using a hammer or similar tool.
thump
To strike something heavily, causing a dull sound
Eksempel: The loud thump on the door startled her.
Merk: While 'pound' can be more continuous, 'thump' often implies a single, heavy strike.
pummel
To strike repeatedly, especially with the fists
Eksempel: The boxer pummeled his opponent with a series of quick punches.
Merk: Focuses on repeated strikes, especially with the hands or fists.
Pounds uttrykk og vanlige setninger
Pound the pavement
To actively search for employment or business opportunities by going to different places.
Eksempel: He's been pounding the pavement looking for a job.
Merk: The phrase 'pound the pavement' figuratively means to walk or travel around, not necessarily related to physically hitting the ground.
Pound for pound
A way to compare two things of equal weight or size, especially in sports or competitions.
Eksempel: She's the best pound for pound athlete in the competition.
Merk: In this context, 'pound for pound' is used to emphasize the comparison of abilities or strengths relative to each other, not just the literal weight.
Pound of flesh
An insistence on being repaid, even if the payment is cruel or unreasonable.
Eksempel: He demanded his pound of flesh in return for the favor he did.
Merk: Originally from Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice,' the phrase 'pound of flesh' refers to a harsh demand for payment or revenge, not just a unit of weight.
Pound the table
To strike the table with one's fist, usually to express strong feelings or make a forceful point.
Eksempel: She pounded the table to emphasize her point during the meeting.
Merk: The phrase 'pound the table' is a metaphorical expression related to making a strong verbal argument, not about physically hitting the table.
Pound the alarm
To hit or push a button or device to activate an alarm system.
Eksempel: When the fire broke out, employees pounded the alarm to alert everyone in the building.
Merk: The phrase 'pound the alarm' is about activating an alarm system by pressing a button, not about physically hitting the alarm itself.
Pound on the door
To hit or strike a door forcefully with one's fist or hands to get someone's attention.
Eksempel: He pounded on the door until someone finally answered.
Merk: The phrase 'pound on the door' is about forcefully knocking on a door to get someone's attention, not about physically hitting the door itself.
Pound the ball
To strike or hit a ball forcefully, often in sports like soccer or volleyball.
Eksempel: The striker pounded the ball into the net for a goal.
Merk: The phrase 'pound the ball' is about hitting the ball forcefully in sports, not about the unit of weight or currency.
Pounds hverdags (slang) uttrykk
Quid
In British slang, 'quid' is used to refer to the British pound sterling.
Eksempel: Can you lend me a quid? I need to buy lunch.
Merk: While 'pound' refers to the currency, 'quid' is a colloquial term for the same currency.
Buck
In informal American English, 'buck' is used as a slang term for the dollar, which is equivalent to a pound in UK currency.
Eksempel: I'll give you five bucks for that old DVD player.
Merk: While 'pound' refers to the British currency, 'buck' refers to the American currency.
Squid
Similar to 'quid,' in British slang, 'squid' is used to refer to pounds.
Eksempel: I only have a few squids left in my wallet.
Merk: Just like 'quid,' 'squid' is a quirky term for the British pound in informal language.
Quid's in
This phrase means to stand to gain financially or otherwise benefit from a particular situation.
Eksempel: If we win the lottery, quid's in for everyone!
Merk: It reflects a positive outcome, often suggesting a favorable turn of events related to money.
Pound the drinks
To 'pound the drinks' means to consume alcoholic beverages quickly or in large quantities.
Eksempel: Let's head to the pub and pound the drinks tonight!
Merk: The slang term adds a sense of vigor or intensity to the act of drinking, emphasizing speed or volume.
Pound - Eksempler
I need to exchange my dollars for pounds.
Jag behöver byta mina dollar mot pund.
The price of the book is ten pounds.
Priset på boken är tio pund.
She pounded the dough to make bread.
Hon knådade degen för att göra bröd.
Pounds grammatikk
Pound - Substantiv (Noun) / Substantiv, entall eller masse (Noun, singular or mass)
Oppslagsord: pound
Bøyinger
Substantiv, flertall (Noun, plural): pounds
Substantiv, entall eller masse (Noun, singular or mass): pound
Verb, preteritum (Verb, past tense): pounded
Verb, gerundium eller presens partisipp (Verb, gerund or present participle): pounding
Verb, 3. person entall presens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): pounds
Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form): pound
Verb, presens ikke 3. person entall (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): pound
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
pound inneholder 1 stavelser: pound
Fonemisk transkripsjon: ˈpau̇nd
pound , ˈpau̇nd (Den røde stavelsen er betont)
Pound - 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.
pound: 500 - 600 (Ekstremt Vanlig).
Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
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