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Million

ˈmɪljən
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
600 - 700
600 - 700
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miljoen, miljoen (figurative)

Betekenissen van Million in het Nederlands

miljoen

Voorbeeld:
There are a million stars in the sky.
Er zijn een miljoen sterren aan de hemel.
I earned a million dollars last year.
Ik heb vorig jaar een miljoen dollar verdiend.
Gebruik: formal/informalContext: Used in financial contexts, population statistics, and general counting.
Opmerking: The word 'miljoen' is used for the numerical value of one million (1,000,000). It’s a common term in both spoken and written Dutch.

miljoen (figurative)

Voorbeeld:
I've told you a million times to clean your room.
Ik heb je een miljoen keer verteld je kamer op te ruimen.
There are a million reasons to be happy.
Er zijn een miljoen redenen om gelukkig te zijn.
Gebruik: informalContext: Used figuratively to emphasize a large number or frequency in everyday speech.
Opmerking: In this context, 'miljoen' implies that the actual number is not literal but serves to enhance the expression.

Synoniemen van Million

a million

The phrase 'a million' is often used to refer to a large, unspecified number of things or people.
Voorbeeld: There were a million stars in the sky.
Opmerking: The phrase 'a million' is more commonly used in informal contexts compared to simply 'million'.

a meg

'Meg' is a slang term derived from 'million' and is used informally to refer to a million units of currency.
Voorbeeld: He earned a meg bucks from that deal.
Opmerking: The term 'meg' is slang and may not be appropriate for formal writing or speech.

a grand

'Grand' is a colloquial term used to mean a thousand units of a currency, but it is sometimes informally extended to mean a million units.
Voorbeeld: The project cost a grand total of $1 million.
Opmerking: While 'grand' is more commonly used to refer to a thousand units, it can also be used informally to refer to a million units.

Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Million

A million dollars

Refers to a large amount of money, specifically one million dollars.
Voorbeeld: She won a million dollars in the lottery.
Opmerking: Specifically refers to the amount of money, not just the number.

One in a million

Describes something or someone as extremely rare or unique.
Voorbeeld: Finding a friend like her is one in a million.
Opmerking: Emphasizes rarity or uniqueness, not just the numerical value.

Not in a million years

Indicates something that is highly unlikely or impossible to happen.
Voorbeeld: I would never have expected to win. Not in a million years.
Opmerking: Expresses impossibility rather than focusing on the numerical value.

A million and one

Means a very large or excessive number of something.
Voorbeeld: She has a million and one excuses for being late.
Opmerking: Emphasizes a large quantity, adding a sense of exaggeration.

Make a million

Refers to earning or accumulating a million units of currency, usually money.
Voorbeeld: His goal is to make a million before he turns 30.
Opmerking: Focuses on the achievement of earning a substantial amount, not just the number itself.

Million-dollar question

Refers to a crucial or pivotal question that is difficult to answer.
Voorbeeld: The million-dollar question is whether they will accept the offer.
Opmerking: Indicates significance and difficulty of a question, not just its numerical value.

Ten million dollar smile

Describes a beautiful or captivating smile.
Voorbeeld: Her ten million dollar smile brightened up the room.
Opmerking: Associates a smile with being valuable or attractive, not just a specific amount of money.

In the millions

Refers to a very large amount, often used in financial contexts.
Voorbeeld: The company's revenue is in the millions.
Opmerking: Describes a vast quantity without specifying an exact number.

Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Million

A dime a million

This slang means something is very common or easily found, like finding a dime.
Voorbeeld: I can't believe you found that rare comic; they're usually a dime a million.
Opmerking: The original phrase 'a dime a dozen' means something is very common, while 'a dime a million' exaggerates the abundance.

Milli

Informal shortening of 'million'.
Voorbeeld: I'll text you later, milli?
Opmerking: Informal slang used in casual conversation to refer to a million, often in a quicker or more relaxed manner.

All the Millions

Refers to a massive quantity or amount of something.
Voorbeeld: I've checked all the millions of files, but I still can't find the document.
Opmerking: The added emphasis on 'all' amplifies the enormity of the quantity, making it sound even larger than just 'millions'.

A cool million

Used to describe a large or impressive amount of money, typically without needing to be exact.
Voorbeeld: She won a cool million in the lottery last night.
Opmerking: The term 'cool' adds a sense of stylishness or casualness to the large sum of money, making it sound more impressive or appealing.

Zillion

An exaggerated and informal way of saying 'a huge, unspecified number'.
Voorbeeld: I have a zillion things to do before the party tonight.
Opmerking: While 'million' is a specific number, 'zillion' is a made-up term to emphasize a vast or overwhelming quantity without specifying an exact number.

Mill

Used informally to describe a large quantity or amount of something without being precise.
Voorbeeld: We're going to need to move at full speed to mill about a ton of paperwork.
Opmerking: Slang term 'mill' is a shortened, casual way of referring to a million, especially in contexts where the quantity is substantial but not precisely counted.

Million - Voorbeelden

There are over a million people living in this city.
Er wonen meer dan een miljoen mensen in deze stad.
He became a millionaire after selling his company.
Hij werd miljonair na de verkoop van zijn bedrijf.
The project cost several billion dollars.
Het project kostte verschillende miljarden dollars.

Grammatica van Million

Million - Telwoord (Numeral) / Hoofdtelwoord (Cardinal number)
Lemma: million
Vervoegingen
Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): millions, million
Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): million
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
million bevat 2 lettergrepen: mil • lion
Fonetische transcriptie: ˈmi(l)-yən
mil lion , ˈmi(l) yən (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

Million - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie

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million: 600 - 700 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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