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Itself
ɪtˈsɛlf
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.
Itself -
Used to emphasize the object or person previously mentioned
Voorbeeld: The book itself is not expensive, but the shipping costs are high.
Gebruik: formalContext: academic writing, formal presentations
Opmerking: Emphasizes the specific object or person being referred to
Inherently, intrinsically
Voorbeeld: The problem lies within the system itself.
Gebruik: formalContext: technical discussions, philosophical debates
Opmerking: Emphasizes the nature or essence of something
Used reflexively for emphasis
Voorbeeld: She painted the house herself.
Gebruik: informalContext: casual conversations, storytelling
Opmerking: Emphasizes that the action was done by the subject personally
Synoniemen van Itself
itself
Refers to the thing previously mentioned or easily identified.
Voorbeeld: The car can drive itself.
Opmerking: None
the same
Indicates that something is identical or very similar to something else.
Voorbeeld: The book was written by the author himself.
Opmerking: Emphasizes similarity or identity.
the very
Emphasizes the exact or precise nature of something.
Voorbeeld: The solution lies within the problem itself.
Opmerking: Emphasizes precision or exactness.
the actual
Refers to the real or true nature of something.
Voorbeeld: The house itself is not haunted; it's the attic that's spooky.
Opmerking: Emphasizes reality or truth.
Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Itself
in itself
This phrase emphasizes that something is considered separately from other factors or influences.
Voorbeeld: The movie was not remarkable in itself, but the performances of the actors were outstanding.
Opmerking: The phrase 'in itself' adds emphasis to the independent nature or quality of something, highlighting it as a stand-alone entity.
by itself
This phrase indicates that something can function or exist independently without needing anything else.
Voorbeeld: The cake is delicious by itself, but it's even better with a scoop of ice cream.
Opmerking: The phrase 'by itself' emphasizes the self-sufficiency or independence of the subject being referred to.
of itself
This phrase suggests that something does not have the capability on its own to bring about a desired outcome.
Voorbeeld: The fact that she apologized was not enough to resolve the issue of itself.
Opmerking: The phrase 'of itself' highlights the limitation or insufficiency of something to achieve a particular result without external help or factors.
in and of itself
This phrase emphasizes that something possesses intrinsic qualities or characteristics that may not be immediately apparent.
Voorbeeld: The statement, in and of itself, was not offensive, but the tone in which it was delivered caused offense.
Opmerking: The phrase 'in and of itself' stresses the inherent nature or essence of something, beyond external circumstances or interpretations.
Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Itself
It is what it is
Accepting a situation for what it is, without trying to change it.
Voorbeeld: I really wanted to go out tonight, but if everyone wants to stay in, then it is what it is.
Opmerking: Uses a more casual and resigned tone compared to 'itself'.
It ain't (it is not) happening
Indicates something is not going to occur or is impossible.
Voorbeeld: I wanted to go to the concert, but tickets sold out. It ain't happening for me.
Opmerking: Conveys a sense of finality and informality, contrasting with the neutral tone of 'itself'.
It goes without saying
Indicates that something is so obvious that it does not need to be explicitly stated.
Voorbeeld: It goes without saying that you should always be polite to others.
Opmerking: Implies an assumption of common knowledge, unlike 'itself' which focuses on the action or object.
It's all good
Expresses that everything is okay, no harm or offense is taken.
Voorbeeld: I'm sorry I can't make it to your party. - It's all good, don't worry about it.
Opmerking: Conveys a positive and reassuring attitude compared to the neutral usage of 'itself'.
It's no biggie (big deal)
Minimizes the importance of a mistake or issue.
Voorbeeld: Sorry I forgot to bring the book. - It's no biggie, I can borrow it next time.
Opmerking: Diminishes the significance of an error or problem in a more casual way compared to 'itself'.
It slipped my mind
Indicates forgetting something unintentionally.
Voorbeeld: I forgot to buy milk because it slipped my mind.
Opmerking: Explains absent-mindedness without emphasizing the action or object itself, in contrast to 'itself'.
Itself - Voorbeelden
The plant will take care of itself.
The book explains itself.
She couldn't help but laugh at herself.
Grammatica van Itself
Itself - Voornaamwoord (Pronoun) / Persoonlijk voornaamwoord (Personal pronoun)
Lemma: itself
Vervoegingen
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
itself bevat 2 lettergrepen: it • self
Fonetische transcriptie: it-ˈself
it self , it ˈself (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)
Itself - 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.
itself: 400 - 500 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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