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Period

ˈpɪriəd
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.

Period -

A punctuation mark (.) indicating the end of a declarative sentence or an abbreviation.

Eksempel: She went to the store.
Bruk: formalKontekst: writing, formal speech
Merk: Used to indicate the completion of a sentence or an abbreviation.

A length of time with a specific beginning and end.

Eksempel: The meeting will last for a period of two hours.
Bruk: formalKontekst: business, academic settings
Merk: Commonly used to refer to a specific timeframe.

A menstrual cycle in women.

Eksempel: She experienced discomfort during her period.
Bruk: informalKontekst: casual conversations
Merk: Used to refer to the monthly cycle in women.

A portion of time in history or a sequence of events.

Eksempel: The Renaissance period was known for its artistic achievements.
Bruk: formalKontekst: historical discussions
Merk: Refers to a specific era or time frame in history.

Synonymer for Period

duration

The length of time during which something continues or exists.
Eksempel: The duration of the movie is two hours.
Merk: Focuses on the specific length of time without necessarily indicating a fixed start and end point.

span

The extent or stretch between two points or limits.
Eksempel: The span of the bridge is impressive.
Merk: Can refer to the distance between two points or the extent of something in terms of space or time.

epoch

A particular period of time marked by distinctive features or events.
Eksempel: The Renaissance was a significant epoch in European history.
Merk: Often used in a more formal or historical context to describe a notable period in history.

Periods uttrykk og vanlige setninger

Period of time

This phrase refers to a specific length or duration of time.
Eksempel: The project will take a period of time to complete.
Merk: It emphasizes the specific duration rather than the punctuation mark.

End of the line

It means the final point or conclusion of a situation or relationship.
Eksempel: I'm afraid this is the end of the line for our partnership.
Merk: It conveys finality or termination rather than a grammatical term.

Full stop

This phrase means to bring something to a definite end or conclusion.
Eksempel: I won't tolerate any more excuses, full stop.
Merk: It is a forceful way of emphasizing finality, akin to a punctuation mark.

Time period

It refers to a specific span of time or duration.
Eksempel: The study covers a time period of 10 years.
Merk: It is a more formal way of indicating a specific length of time.

Period of adjustment

This phrase signifies a period of time required to adapt to a new situation or environment.
Eksempel: Moving to a new country can be challenging as there is a period of adjustment.
Merk: It highlights the process of adapting rather than just a time frame.

Period piece

It refers to a work of art or literature that portrays a specific historical era in detail.
Eksempel: The movie is a period piece set in the 1920s.
Merk: It denotes a creative work set in a particular time period.

Grace period

This refers to an extended time frame beyond the deadline during which a task can still be completed without consequences.
Eksempel: You have a one-week grace period to submit your assignment without penalty.
Merk: It indicates a leniency period after the official deadline.

Periods hverdags (slang) uttrykk

Period

In slang terms, 'period' is used to refer to a person's menstrual cycle. It is commonly used by people assigned female at birth as a discreet way to communicate about menstruation.
Eksempel: I can't go swimming today, it's my period.
Merk:

Aunt Flo

'Aunt Flo' is a euphemistic slang term used to refer to menstruation. It personifies the monthly period as if it were a visiting relative.
Eksempel: Sorry, I'm feeling off today, Aunt Flo decided to visit.
Merk: A more playful and indirect way of referring to menstruation.

Shark week

Derived from the Discovery Channel's programming theme, 'Shark Week' is a slang term used humorously to describe a woman's menstrual week.
Eksempel: I'm not looking forward to Shark Week coming up.
Merk: This term is a humorous and light-hearted way to refer to menstruation.

Crimson tide

'Crimson Tide' is a slang term that refers to menstruation, likening the flow of blood to the striking crimson color of a tide.
Eksempel: I'm not in the mood to exercise, the Crimson Tide is here.
Merk: Uses vivid imagery to describe menstruation.

Time of the month

'Time of the month' is a euphemistic slang term used to refer to a woman's menstrual cycle. It is often used to downplay the direct mention of menstruation.
Eksempel: She's a bit irritable, must be that time of the month.
Merk: It indirectly references menstruation without explicitly using the word.

Monthly visitor

'Monthly visitor' is a polite slang term for menstruation. It presents menstruation as a monthly guest that one must accommodate.
Eksempel: I can't make it to the party, my monthly visitor has arrived.
Merk: A more polite and indirect way of referring to menstruation.

On the rag

This slang term, although relatively dated and considered crass, is sometimes used to describe a person who is menstruating. It originates from the reusable cloth rags that were once used during menstruation.
Eksempel: She's a bit grumpy because she's on the rag.
Merk: Considered more crude and less socially acceptable compared to other terms.

Period - Eksempler

Periods of rain are expected this week.
The periodic table is a fundamental tool in chemistry.
She was experiencing painful periods.

Periods grammatikk

Period - Substantiv (Noun) / Substantiv, entall eller masse (Noun, singular or mass)
Oppslagsord: period
Bøyinger
Adjektiv (Adjective): period
Substantiv, flertall (Noun, plural): periods
Substantiv, entall eller masse (Noun, singular or mass): period
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
period inneholder 3 stavelser: pe • ri • od
Fonemisk transkripsjon: ˈpir-ē-əd
pe ri od , ˈpir ē əd (Den røde stavelsen er betont)

Period - 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.
period: 300 - 400 (Ekstremt Vanlig).
Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
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