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Couch
kaʊtʃ
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
600 - 700
600 - 700
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.
Couch -
A piece of furniture for seating usually two to four people, typically with a back and arms, and often convertible into a bed.
Voorbeeld: I love lounging on the couch while watching TV.
Gebruik: informalContext: everyday conversations, home settings
Opmerking: Commonly used in American English, interchangeable with 'sofa'
To express or communicate something in a particular way.
Voorbeeld: She couched her criticism in a polite manner.
Gebruik: formalContext: written or formal conversations
Opmerking: Commonly used in literature or academic writing
A long high-backed pew or bench in a church.
Voorbeeld: The choir members sat on the front couch during the service.
Gebruik: formalContext: religious settings
Opmerking: Less common usage, mostly found in older churches
Synoniemen van Couch
sofa
A sofa is a long upholstered seat typically with a back and arms, designed for two or more people to sit on.
Voorbeeld: I love lounging on the sofa while watching TV.
Opmerking: Sofa is a more formal term compared to couch.
settee
A settee is a long upholstered seat with a back and arms, usually designed for two or more people.
Voorbeeld: The settee in the living room is very comfortable.
Opmerking: Settee is a more old-fashioned term for a small sofa.
divan
A divan is a long, low sofa without a back or arms, typically placed against a wall.
Voorbeeld: She reclined on the divan, reading a book.
Opmerking: Divan is often used to refer to a couch-like piece of furniture without a back.
davenport
A davenport is a large sofa, often convertible into a bed.
Voorbeeld: The davenport in the study is a vintage piece.
Opmerking: Davenport is a less common term for a couch and may refer to a specific style of sofa.
Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Couch
Couch potato
A person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying down, usually watching television and being lazy.
Voorbeeld: John is a couch potato; he spends all day watching TV.
Opmerking: The phrase 'couch potato' refers to a person's behavior and lifestyle, not just the physical object.
Couch surfing
Staying temporarily in a series of private homes, typically offered by strangers, at no cost.
Voorbeeld: During his travels, he often engages in couch surfing to save money on accommodation.
Opmerking: In this context, 'couch surfing' involves using people's couches as a place to sleep, rather than just sitting on a couch for leisure.
Couch therapy
The act of finding relaxation or mental relief by spending time on a couch, often in a reflective or therapeutic manner.
Voorbeeld: After a long day, she finds comfort in some couch therapy with a good book.
Opmerking: It refers to using the couch as a means of mental or emotional support, not just as a piece of furniture.
Couch time
Designated time spent relaxing or unwinding on a couch, usually with someone else.
Voorbeeld: Let's have some couch time together and catch up on our favorite shows.
Opmerking: It specifies a particular period for leisure or bonding on a couch, rather than just using it casually.
Couch potato syndrome
A term used to describe the negative health effects of prolonged sitting or inactivity, often associated with watching TV.
Voorbeeld: His doctor warned him about developing couch potato syndrome due to his sedentary lifestyle.
Opmerking: This term highlights the health implications of being a 'couch potato'.
Couch cushion
The soft part of a couch where people sit, often used informally to refer to finding something unexpectedly hidden there.
Voorbeeld: She found spare change hidden in the couch cushion.
Opmerking: Here, 'couch cushion' refers to a specific part of the couch used for sitting and also as a place where things can get lost or hidden.
Behind the couch
In a position that is hidden or not easily noticed, especially in the area behind a couch.
Voorbeeld: I found my missing keys behind the couch.
Opmerking: This phrase refers to the location behind the couch, emphasizing a specific spatial relationship.
Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Couch
Couch
In informal spoken language, 'couch' is often used as slang for a place to relax or hang out, like a sofa or a comfortable seating area.
Voorbeeld: Hey, let's chill on the couch and watch a movie.
Opmerking: In this context, 'couch' is used more casually and familiarly than the formal term 'sofa' or 'settee.'
Couchie
'Couchie' is a playful and affectionate slang term for a couch, usually used in a cute or endearing way.
Voorbeeld: My favorite part of the day is when I sit on the couchie with a good book.
Opmerking: The term 'couchie' adds a sense of warmth and intimacy to the idea of sitting on a couch.
Lounger
A 'lounger' is a slang term for a particularly comfortable or relaxing type of couch or seating, emphasizing its comfort level.
Voorbeeld: Come over, I have the comfiest lounger where we can hang out.
Opmerking: The term 'lounger' focuses more on the comfort aspect of the couch, suggesting it is a great place to relax.
Couch - Voorbeelden
The couch in the living room is very comfortable.
She likes to read books on the couch.
They bought a new sofa set with a couch and two armchairs.
Grammatica van Couch
Couch - Zelfstandig naamwoord (Noun) / Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: couch
Vervoegingen
Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): couches
Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): couch
Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense): couched
Werkwoord, gerundium of tegenwoordig deelwoord (Verb, gerund or present participle): couching
Werkwoord, 3e persoon enkelvoud tegenwoordige tijd (Verb, 3rd person singular present): couches
Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form): couch
Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): couch
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
couch bevat 1 lettergrepen: couch
Fonetische transcriptie: ˈkau̇ch
couch , ˈkau̇ch (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)
Couch - 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.
couch: 600 - 700 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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