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Yellow
ˈjɛloʊ
Zeer Veelvoorkomend
~ 2100
~ 2100
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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.
Yellow -
Having the color of ripe lemons or sunflowers
Voorbeeld: She wore a bright yellow dress to the party.
Gebruik: informalContext: describing colors in everyday conversations
Opmerking: Yellow is a primary color and is often associated with happiness and energy.
Cowardly or lacking courage
Voorbeeld: He showed his yellow streak by refusing to confront the bully.
Gebruik: informalContext: used metaphorically to describe someone's behavior
Opmerking: This meaning is derived from the idea of yellow representing fear or caution.
A warning signal or cautionary symbol
Voorbeeld: The yellow light at the traffic signal means to slow down.
Gebruik: formalContext: traffic regulations or safety signs
Opmerking: Yellow is commonly used in traffic lights and signs to indicate a warning or a need for caution.
Synoniemen van Yellow
golden
Golden refers to a bright, metallic yellow color resembling that of gold.
Voorbeeld: She wore a beautiful golden dress to the party.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: The sunset painted the sky in shades of amber and pink.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: The saffron robes of the monks stood out against the green landscape.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: Her hair was a beautiful shade of blonde, shining in the sunlight.
Opmerking: Blonde is predominantly used to describe a light yellow color in relation to hair or as a descriptor for a light, pale yellow shade.
Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Yellow
Yellow-bellied
Refers to someone who is cowardly or lacking courage.
Voorbeeld: He was too yellow-bellied to confront the bully.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: The article was full of sensationalism, typical of yellow journalism.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: The referee issued a yellow card to the player for a reckless tackle.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: Many travelers are vaccinated against yellow fever before visiting certain regions.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: After a stressful day, I like to relax with some mellow yellow music.
Opmerking: The phrase uses 'mellow yellow' as a descriptor for a relaxed state, not the color itself.
Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Yellow
Yellow tape
Yellow tape refers to caution tape that is typically used by authorities to cordon off a crime scene or hazardous area.
Voorbeeld: The police put up yellow tape around the crime scene.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: I hailed a yellow cab to take me to the airport.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: Don't be such a yellow belly, stand up for yourself!
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: He sped up as soon as the yellow light came on.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: She's proud of her complexion and embraces being a yellow-bone.
Opmerking: 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 - Voorbeelden
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.
Grammatica van Yellow
Yellow - Bijvoeglijk naamwoord (Adjective) / Bijvoeglijk naamwoord (Adjective)
Lemma: yellow
Vervoegingen
Bijvoeglijk naamwoord, vergrotende trap (Adjective, comparative): yellower
Bijvoeglijk naamwoord, overtreffende trap (Adjective, superlative): yellowest
Bijvoeglijk naamwoord (Adjective): yellow
Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): yellows, yellow
Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): yellow
Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense): yellowed
Werkwoord, gerundium of tegenwoordig deelwoord (Verb, gerund or present participle): yellowing
Werkwoord, 3e persoon enkelvoud tegenwoordige tijd (Verb, 3rd person singular present): yellows
Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form): yellow
Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): yellow
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
yellow bevat 2 lettergrepen: yel • low
Fonetische transcriptie: ˈye-(ˌ)lō
yel low , ˈye (ˌ)lō (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)
Yellow - 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.
yellow: ~ 2100 (Zeer Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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