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Describe
dəˈskraɪb
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
400 - 500
400 - 500
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
beskrive, karakterisere, skildre, fortelle om
Betekenissen van Describe in het Noors (Bokmål)
beskrive
Voorbeeld:
Can you describe what happened?
Kan du beskrive hva som skjedde?
She described her vacation in detail.
Hun beskrev ferien sin i detalj.
Gebruik: formal/informalContext: Used in both casual conversations and formal writing when explaining or detailing something.
Opmerking: This is the most common translation. It can be used to describe people, events, places, and things.
karakterisere
Voorbeeld:
He characterized the painting as modern art.
Han karakteriserte maleriet som moderne kunst.
The report characterizes the company's growth.
Rapporten karakteriserer selskapets vekst.
Gebruik: formalContext: Often used in academic or professional contexts when defining characteristics or qualities.
Opmerking: This term is more specific and is often used in discussions about art, literature, and business.
skildre
Voorbeeld:
The author vividly describes the landscape.
Forfatteren skildrer landskapet på en levende måte.
She sketched the scene beautifully.
Hun skildret scenen vakkert.
Gebruik: formal/informalContext: Used in literary contexts or when telling stories, often implying a more artistic or expressive description.
Opmerking: This word often has a more artistic connotation, focusing on imagery and emotion.
fortelle om
Voorbeeld:
Can you tell me about your experience?
Kan du fortelle om erfaringene dine?
He told us about his childhood.
Han fortalte oss om barndommen sin.
Gebruik: informalContext: Used in casual conversations when sharing personal experiences or stories.
Opmerking: This phrase is more conversational and is often used when recounting personal anecdotes.
Synoniemen van Describe
depict
To depict means to show or represent something in a picture or story.
Voorbeeld: The artist depicted a beautiful sunset in her painting.
Opmerking: Depict is more commonly used in the context of visual representation, while describe is more general.
portray
To portray means to depict or represent someone or something in a particular way.
Voorbeeld: The author portrayed the protagonist as a brave and determined character.
Opmerking: Portray often implies a specific perspective or characterization, while describe is more about providing details or information.
characterize
To characterize means to describe the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something.
Voorbeeld: The novel characterizes the struggles of immigrants in a new country.
Opmerking: Characterize focuses on highlighting specific traits or qualities, while describe is more about providing an overall account.
outline
To outline means to give a brief summary or overview of something.
Voorbeeld: The teacher asked the students to outline the main points of the lesson.
Opmerking: Outline is more concise and focused on key points, while describe is more detailed and comprehensive.
Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Describe
Paint a picture
To describe something in a detailed and vivid manner to help others visualize or understand it better.
Voorbeeld: She painted a vivid picture of her vacation in Italy.
Opmerking: This phrase emphasizes creating a visual image through description.
Put into words
To describe or explain something using language or expressions.
Voorbeeld: It's hard to put into words how grateful I am for your help.
Opmerking: This phrase highlights the act of verbalizing descriptions.
Tell me about
To request information or a description of a specific topic or event.
Voorbeeld: Can you tell me about your trip to Japan?
Opmerking: This phrase is a direct request for a description of something.
Give me the lowdown
To provide a detailed description or explanation of a situation or event.
Voorbeeld: Can you give me the lowdown on what happened at the meeting?
Opmerking: This informal phrase implies a thorough and concise description.
Break it down
To explain or describe something in simpler or more detailed parts.
Voorbeeld: Could you break down the process for me step by step?
Opmerking: This phrase suggests breaking a description into easily understandable components.
Get the gist
To understand the main point or essence of something without needing a detailed description.
Voorbeeld: I didn't catch all the details, but I got the gist of what she was saying.
Opmerking: This phrase focuses on grasping the core idea without requiring a full description.
Put it in a nutshell
To summarize or describe something concisely in a few words or sentences.
Voorbeeld: Can you put the main points of the report in a nutshell for me?
Opmerking: This phrase emphasizes brevity in description, capturing key points succinctly.
Give me a rundown
To provide a brief summary or description of a list of items or events.
Voorbeeld: Could you give me a quick rundown of what's on the agenda for the meeting?
Opmerking: This phrase suggests a quick and summarized description of multiple points or topics.
Spell it out
To explain or describe something in a clear and detailed manner.
Voorbeeld: I need you to spell out the guidelines for me clearly.
Opmerking: This phrase emphasizes clarity and explicitness in descriptions.
Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Describe
Put it in layman's terms
This phrase means to explain something complex or technical in simple, easy-to-understand language that a non-expert can comprehend.
Voorbeeld: Can you put that scientific jargon in layman's terms for me?
Opmerking: The original word 'describe' is more formal, while 'put it in layman's terms' is informal and approachable.
Break it down for me
To break something down means to explain it in smaller or simpler parts to aid understanding.
Voorbeeld: Could you break down the plot of the movie for me?
Opmerking: While 'describe' is a general term for explaining something, 'break it down' specifically indicates dissecting the information.
Give me the scoop
To give someone the scoop means to provide them with all the latest and most important information or details about a specific topic.
Voorbeeld: What's the scoop on the new restaurant in town?
Opmerking: Unlike 'describe,' which is a neutral term for explanation, 'give me the scoop' implies sharing insider or exclusive information.
Hit me with the details
This expression is a way to request a thorough explanation or account of specific information or events.
Voorbeeld: I need you to hit me with the details of how the project went.
Opmerking: While 'describe' is a standard term for explaining, 'hit me with the details' emphasizes a strong desire for in-depth information.
Spell it out for me
To spell something out means to explain it very clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or misunderstanding.
Voorbeeld: I'm not following, can you spell it out for me?
Opmerking: In contrast to 'describe,' which is a general term for explanation, 'spell it out for me' indicates a need for explicit and unambiguous explanation.
Describe - Voorbeelden
Describe the picture for me.
Beskriv bildet for meg.
Can you describe your job to me?
Kan du beskrive jobben din for meg?
Please describe the suspect to the police.
Vennligst beskriv mistenkte for politiet.
Grammatica van Describe
Describe - Werkwoord (Verb) / Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form)
Lemma: describe
Vervoegingen
Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense): described
Werkwoord, gerundium of tegenwoordig deelwoord (Verb, gerund or present participle): describing
Werkwoord, 3e persoon enkelvoud tegenwoordige tijd (Verb, 3rd person singular present): describes
Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form): describe
Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): describe
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
describe bevat 2 lettergrepen: de • scribe
Fonetische transcriptie: di-ˈskrīb
de scribe , di ˈskrīb (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)
Describe - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
describe: 400 - 500 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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