Forklaringsordbok
Engelsk
Ask
æsk
Ekstremt Vanlig
100 - 200
100 - 200
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.
Ask -
To put a question to someone in order to get information, an answer, or a response.
Eksempel: She asked him where he was going.
Bruk: formal/informalKontekst: everyday conversations, interviews, meetings
Merk: One of the most common uses of 'ask'; used to seek information or clarification.
To request something from someone.
Eksempel: I asked for a glass of water.
Bruk: formal/informalKontekst: making requests, seeking assistance
Merk: Used when requesting something from someone in a polite manner.
To invite someone to do something.
Eksempel: She asked him to join her for dinner.
Bruk: formal/informalKontekst: invitations, social gatherings
Merk: Can be used to extend invitations or suggest activities to others.
To inquire or investigate about something.
Eksempel: I asked around but no one knew the answer.
Bruk: informalKontekst: seeking information from multiple sources
Merk: Commonly used when trying to gather information from various people or sources.
Synonymer for Ask
Inquire
To ask for information or seek an answer.
Eksempel: She inquired about the availability of the product.
Merk: Inquire is more formal than ask and is often used in professional or formal settings.
Request
To ask for something to be done or provided.
Eksempel: He requested a meeting with the manager.
Merk: Request implies a more formal or official ask, often involving a specific need or desire.
Query
To ask a question or express doubt about something.
Eksempel: I have a query about the billing statement.
Merk: Query is commonly used in formal or technical contexts to seek clarification or information.
Seek
To attempt to find or obtain something.
Eksempel: They sought advice from a professional.
Merk: Seek implies a more active pursuit of information, help, or guidance.
Interrogate
To question someone thoroughly or aggressively.
Eksempel: The detective interrogated the suspect.
Merk: Interrogate is a more intense form of asking, often associated with investigations or formal questioning.
Asks uttrykk og vanlige setninger
Ask for
To request or demand something from someone.
Eksempel: I'm going to ask for a raise at work.
Merk: This phrase adds the element of requesting or demanding something specifically.
Ask around
To inquire or seek information from multiple people.
Eksempel: I asked around, but no one seems to know where the party is.
Merk: This phrase implies seeking information from different sources or people.
Ask out
To invite someone on a date or social outing.
Eksempel: He finally built up the courage to ask her out on a date.
Merk: This phrase specifically refers to inviting someone on a date.
Ask after
To inquire about someone's well-being or situation.
Eksempel: She asked after your health when I saw her yesterday.
Merk: This phrase is used to inquire specifically about someone's condition or status.
Ask around for
To seek or request information or suggestions from multiple sources.
Eksempel: I'm asking around for recommendations for a good restaurant.
Merk: This phrase combines the idea of seeking information from various sources with the notion of making a request or seeking recommendations.
Ask for it
To provoke a negative response or consequence by one's actions.
Eksempel: If you keep teasing him, you're going to ask for it.
Merk: This phrase implies knowingly or unknowingly provoking a negative outcome.
Ask no questions
To not inquire or seek answers about something.
Eksempel: He walked in and handed me the package, asking no questions.
Merk: This phrase emphasizes the act of refraining from asking questions or seeking further information.
Ask for trouble
To behave in a way that is likely to result in problems or conflict.
Eksempel: If you keep driving recklessly, you're just asking for trouble.
Merk: This phrase suggests knowingly engaging in actions that are likely to lead to negative consequences.
Asks hverdags (slang) uttrykk
Hit up
To contact or approach someone with a request or question.
Eksempel: I'll hit up my friend to ask for help with the project.
Merk: This slang term implies a more casual and informal way of asking compared to 'ask.'
Pick someone's brain
To ask someone for their opinions, ideas, or expertise on a particular topic.
Eksempel: I need to pick your brain about the upcoming presentation.
Merk: This slang term suggests a desire for in-depth insights and knowledge rather than just a simple question.
Beg the question
To prompt a specific question as a result of a statement or situation.
Eksempel: His sudden appearance at the party begs the question: Why is he here?
Merk: This phrase is often used to highlight a logical fallacy rather than straightforwardly asking a question.
Sound someone out
To approach someone discreetly and gradually to gather their opinions or intentions.
Eksempel: I'll sound out my boss about the new policy changes.
Merk: This phrase involves gauging someone's reactions or feelings without directly posing a question.
Pump someone for information
To relentlessly seek information or details from someone.
Eksempel: She tried to pump him for information about the upcoming project.
Merk: This slang term implies a more aggressive or persistent approach to questioning compared to a simple 'ask.'
Fish for
To subtly seek something from someone, usually compliments or information.
Eksempel: Stop fishing for compliments and just accept the praise.
Merk: This term implies a slightly manipulative or indirect way of seeking what one wants, rather than asking straightforwardly.
Prick up your ears
To show interest and attentiveness in hearing something specific.
Eksempel: Whenever she talks about that topic, I prick up my ears to listen closely.
Merk: This slang term conveys the action of paying keen attention or being alert, often in anticipation of hearing or asking about something.
Ask - Eksempler
Can I ask you a question?
I always ask for extra ketchup with my fries.
She asked me to help her move the furniture.
The teacher asked the students to turn in their homework.
Asks grammatikk
Ask - Verb (Verb) / Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form)
Oppslagsord: ask
Bøyinger
Verb, preteritum (Verb, past tense): asked
Verb, gerundium eller presens partisipp (Verb, gerund or present participle): asking
Verb, 3. person entall presens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): asks
Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form): ask
Verb, presens ikke 3. person entall (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): ask
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
Ask inneholder 1 stavelser: ask
Fonemisk transkripsjon: ˈask
ask , ˈask (Den røde stavelsen er betont)
Ask - 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.
Ask: 100 - 200 (Ekstremt Vanlig).
Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
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