Forklaringsordbok
Engelsk
Sigh
saɪ
Ekstremt Vanlig
200 - 300
200 - 300
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.
Sigh -
To emit a deep audible breath expressing sadness, tiredness, relief, or frustration
Eksempel: She sighed heavily after a long day at work.
Bruk: informalKontekst: everyday conversations, storytelling
Merk: Commonly used to convey emotions without words.
To express disappointment, resignation, or boredom through a deep audible exhalation
Eksempel: He sighed in disappointment when he saw the exam results.
Bruk: formalKontekst: professional settings, academic environments
Merk: Often used to show a reaction to negative outcomes or situations.
To show impatience or irritation by audibly exhaling
Eksempel: The customer sighed impatiently while waiting in line.
Bruk: informalKontekst: customer service, daily interactions
Merk: Can be seen as a sign of annoyance or frustration.
Synonymer for Sigh
exhale
To breathe out air noisily and forcefully, often as a sign of relief, exhaustion, or frustration.
Eksempel: She let out a deep exhale before speaking.
Merk: Exhale specifically refers to the act of breathing out, while a sigh involves a more audible and expressive exhalation.
breathe out
To expel air from the lungs, often audibly, as a way of expressing emotions such as sadness, resignation, or weariness.
Eksempel: He closed his eyes and slowly breathed out, releasing all the tension.
Merk: This synonym directly conveys the action of exhaling air, similar to a sigh, but may not always carry the emotional connotations associated with sighing.
moan
To make a low, prolonged sound expressing pain, discomfort, or sorrow.
Eksempel: The wind made the old house creak and moan as if it were alive.
Merk: While moaning can convey a similar sense of emotional release as sighing, it tends to be more associated with sounds of pain or distress rather than resignation or relief.
Sighs uttrykk og vanlige setninger
Let out a sigh
To audibly exhale in a way that expresses relief, exhaustion, or frustration.
Eksempel: She let out a deep sigh after a long day at work.
Merk: This phrase emphasizes the act of exhaling audibly, rather than just the simple act of sighing.
Heave a sigh of relief
To sigh deeply as a sign of being relieved or reassured.
Eksempel: When he heard the good news, he heaved a sigh of relief.
Merk: This phrase specifically indicates a deep sigh that signifies relief or comfort.
Sigh of resignation
A sigh that expresses acceptance of a situation that is difficult or unwelcome.
Eksempel: She let out a sigh of resignation when she realized she had missed the deadline.
Merk: This phrase conveys a sense of accepting a situation without much hope for change.
Sigh with contentment
To sigh in a way that shows satisfaction, happiness, or peace.
Eksempel: As she sat by the fireplace with a cup of tea, she sighed with contentment.
Merk: This phrase indicates a sigh of satisfaction or pleasure rather than a sigh of frustration or exhaustion.
Long sigh
A sigh that is extended or drawn out, often indicating deep emotions or thoughts.
Eksempel: He let out a long sigh before starting the difficult task.
Merk: This phrase highlights the duration or intensity of the sigh, suggesting a deeper emotional state.
Sigh of disappointment
A sigh that conveys a sense of being let down or disheartened.
Eksempel: After the results were announced, she couldn't help but let out a sigh of disappointment.
Merk: This phrase specifically relates to expressing disappointment through a sigh.
Heavy sigh
A deep and weighty sigh usually indicating a burdened or troubled state of mind.
Eksempel: With a heavy sigh, he admitted his mistake.
Merk: This phrase emphasizes the weight or burden associated with the sigh, suggesting a deeper emotional impact.
Sigh of frustration
A sigh that expresses annoyance, impatience, or exasperation.
Eksempel: Unable to figure out the problem, she let out a sigh of frustration.
Merk: This phrase specifically highlights the feeling of frustration conveyed through the sigh.
Collective sigh of relief
A shared expression of relief or relaxation by a group of people.
Eksempel: When the storm passed, the entire neighborhood let out a collective sigh of relief.
Merk: This phrase indicates a communal act of sighing that signifies shared relief or comfort.
Sighs hverdags (slang) uttrykk
Ugh
Used to express frustration, annoyance, or dissatisfaction.
Eksempel: Ugh, I can't believe I forgot my keys again!
Merk: While a sigh typically denotes a sound expressing weariness or relief, 'ugh' is more about expressing irritation or disappointment.
Facepalm
A gesture of bringing one's hand to the face to show disbelief, embarrassment, or frustration.
Eksempel: Facepalm, I can't believe I made that mistake.
Merk: Facepalming involves a physical action of placing one's palm on the face, usually in response to a foolish action, unlike a sigh which is a sound.
Eye-roll
A gesture of rolling one's eyes often done to show disbelief, annoyance, or exasperation.
Eksempel: She gave him an eye-roll when he made that lame joke.
Merk: An eye-roll involves a visible physical action of rotating the eyes upwards, contrasting with the more audible sigh.
Meh
Used to convey indifference or lack of enthusiasm.
Eksempel: I asked him if he wanted to go out, and he just said 'meh'.
Merk: While 'meh' signifies a lack of interest or enthusiasm, a sigh usually conveys a sense of tiredness or relief.
Uff
Often used in South Asian regions to express exasperation, weariness, or frustration.
Eksempel: Uff, this traffic is never-ending!
Merk: Similar to a sigh, 'uff' expresses weariness or frustration but is specific to certain cultural contexts where it is commonly used.
Boo-hoo
Used mockingly to imitate someone crying or whining.
Eksempel: He kept boo-hooing about his lost wallet all afternoon.
Merk: Unlike a sigh which is a sound of exhalation, 'boo-hoo' is an onomatopoeic term mimicking the sound of crying.
Pfft
Used to indicate disbelief, dismissal, or derision.
Eksempel: Pfft, as if I would fall for that trick.
Merk: While sighing conveys a sense of resignation or relief, 'pfft' is more about expressing skepticism or disbelief.
Sigh - Eksempler
She let out a deep sigh when she heard the bad news.
He sighed with relief when he finally finished the difficult task.
The old man sighed as he looked out the window, remembering his youth.
Sighs grammatikk
Sigh - Egenavn (Proper noun) / Eget navn, entall (Proper noun, singular)
Oppslagsord: sigh
Bøyinger
Substantiv, flertall (Noun, plural): sighs
Substantiv, entall eller masse (Noun, singular or mass): sigh
Verb, preteritum (Verb, past tense): sighed
Verb, gerundium eller presens partisipp (Verb, gerund or present participle): sighing
Verb, 3. person entall presens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): sighs
Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form): sigh
Verb, presens ikke 3. person entall (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): sigh
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
sigh inneholder 1 stavelser: sigh
Fonemisk transkripsjon: ˈsī
sigh , ˈsī (Den røde stavelsen er betont)
Sigh - 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.
sigh: 200 - 300 (Ekstremt Vanlig).
Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
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