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Yellow
ˈjɛloʊ
Veldig Vanlig
~ 2100
~ 2100
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.
Yellow -
Having the color of ripe lemons or sunflowers
Eksempel: She wore a bright yellow dress to the party.
Bruk: informalKontekst: describing colors in everyday conversations
Merk: Yellow is a primary color and is often associated with happiness and energy.
Cowardly or lacking courage
Eksempel: He showed his yellow streak by refusing to confront the bully.
Bruk: informalKontekst: used metaphorically to describe someone's behavior
Merk: This meaning is derived from the idea of yellow representing fear or caution.
A warning signal or cautionary symbol
Eksempel: The yellow light at the traffic signal means to slow down.
Bruk: formalKontekst: traffic regulations or safety signs
Merk: Yellow is commonly used in traffic lights and signs to indicate a warning or a need for caution.
Synonymer for Yellow
golden
Golden refers to a bright, metallic yellow color resembling that of gold.
Eksempel: She wore a beautiful golden dress to the party.
Merk: Golden specifically refers to a shiny, metallic yellow color often associated with richness or luxury.
amber
Amber describes a warm, honey-colored shade of yellow with a hint of orange or brown.
Eksempel: The sunset painted the sky in shades of amber and pink.
Merk: Amber typically has a darker and more earthy tone compared to a bright, primary yellow.
saffron
Saffron is a vivid yellow-orange color, often associated with the spice of the same name.
Eksempel: The saffron robes of the monks stood out against the green landscape.
Merk: Saffron is a more specific shade of yellow, leaning towards orange, and is commonly used in cultural or culinary contexts.
blonde
Blonde can refer to a light yellow color, especially when describing hair or certain objects.
Eksempel: Her hair was a beautiful shade of blonde, shining in the sunlight.
Merk: Blonde is predominantly used to describe a light yellow color in relation to hair or as a descriptor for a light, pale yellow shade.
Yellows uttrykk og vanlige setninger
Yellow-bellied
Refers to someone who is cowardly or lacking courage.
Eksempel: He was too yellow-bellied to confront the bully.
Merk: The phrase uses 'yellow' to describe a characteristic (cowardice), rather than the color itself.
Yellow journalism
Refers to journalism that presents little or no legitimate news and instead uses eye-catching headlines to sell more newspapers.
Eksempel: The article was full of sensationalism, typical of yellow journalism.
Merk: The phrase uses 'yellow' to describe sensationalism in journalism, not the color.
Yellow card
A warning card shown in sports, especially in soccer, to caution a player for a foul.
Eksempel: The referee issued a yellow card to the player for a reckless tackle.
Merk: The phrase uses 'yellow' to indicate a cautionary measure in sports, distinct from the color itself.
Yellow fever
A viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, also used metaphorically to describe an intense enthusiasm or attraction.
Eksempel: Many travelers are vaccinated against yellow fever before visiting certain regions.
Merk: The phrase uses 'yellow' to refer to a disease or intense attraction, not the color yellow.
Mellow yellow
Refers to something relaxed, easygoing, or laid-back.
Eksempel: After a stressful day, I like to relax with some mellow yellow music.
Merk: The phrase uses 'mellow yellow' as a descriptor for a relaxed state, not the color itself.
Yellows hverdags (slang) uttrykk
Yellow tape
Yellow tape refers to caution tape that is typically used by authorities to cordon off a crime scene or hazardous area.
Eksempel: The police put up yellow tape around the crime scene.
Merk: The term 'yellow tape' specifically refers to the color of the caution tape, distinguishing it from other types of tape used for different purposes.
Yellow cab
Yellow cab is a term commonly used to refer to a taxi, particularly in places where yellow taxis are prevalent like in New York City.
Eksempel: I hailed a yellow cab to take me to the airport.
Merk: The term 'yellow cab' is a specific reference to taxis that are painted in yellow as a distinguishing feature, setting them apart from other types of transportation.
Yellow belly
Yellow belly is a slang term used to describe someone who is cowardly or lacking courage.
Eksempel: Don't be such a yellow belly, stand up for yourself!
Merk: While 'yellow' on its own could refer to the color, 'yellow belly' is a derogatory term that implies weakness or fearfulness in a person.
Yellow light
Yellow light is used to refer to the traffic signal that indicates caution or a warning of an impending stop.
Eksempel: He sped up as soon as the yellow light came on.
Merk: The term 'yellow light' specifically pertains to the cautionary signal in traffic lights and is distinct from the color yellow itself.
Yellow-bone
Yellow-bone is a term, particularly in African-American slang, used to describe a person with a light skin complexion.
Eksempel: She's proud of her complexion and embraces being a yellow-bone.
Merk: The term 'yellow-bone' is a culturally specific slang term used within certain communities to describe individuals with specific skin tones, differentiating it from the general term 'yellow'.
Yellow - Eksempler
The sunflower is yellow.
The walls of the room are painted in a yellowish-green color.
The leaves of the tree turned yellow in the autumn.
Yellows grammatikk
Yellow - Adjektiv (Adjective) / Adjektiv (Adjective)
Oppslagsord: yellow
Bøyinger
Adjektiv, komparativ (Adjective, comparative): yellower
Adjektiv, superlativ (Adjective, superlative): yellowest
Adjektiv (Adjective): yellow
Substantiv, flertall (Noun, plural): yellows, yellow
Substantiv, entall eller masse (Noun, singular or mass): yellow
Verb, preteritum (Verb, past tense): yellowed
Verb, gerundium eller presens partisipp (Verb, gerund or present participle): yellowing
Verb, 3. person entall presens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): yellows
Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form): yellow
Verb, presens ikke 3. person entall (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): yellow
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
yellow inneholder 2 stavelser: yel • low
Fonemisk transkripsjon: ˈye-(ˌ)lō
yel low , ˈye (ˌ)lō (Den røde stavelsen er betont)
Yellow - 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.
yellow: ~ 2100 (Veldig Vanlig).
Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
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