Ordbok
Engelska - Finska
Towards
təˈwɔːdz
Extremt Vanlig
300 - 400
300 - 400
Ordets frekvens- och betydelseindex indikerar hur ofta ett ord förekommer i ett givet språk. Ju mindre antalet är, desto oftare används ordet. De vanligast använda orden sträcker sig vanligtvis från cirka 1 till 4000. Detta betydelseindex hjälper dig att fokusera på de mest användbara orden under din språkinlärningsprocess.
Ordets frekvens- och betydelseindex indikerar hur ofta ett ord förekommer i ett givet språk. Ju mindre antalet är, desto oftare används ordet. De vanligast använda orden sträcker sig vanligtvis från cirka 1 till 4000. Detta betydelseindex hjälper dig att fokusera på de mest användbara orden under din språkinlärningsprocess.
kohti, puolesta, suuntaan, kohtaan
Betydelser av Towards på finska
kohti
Exempel:
She walked towards the park.
Hän käveli kohti puistoa.
The train is heading towards Helsinki.
Juna on matkalla kohti Helsinkiä.
Användning: informalSammanhang: Used to indicate direction or movement toward a place.
Notera: This is the most common usage of 'towards' in Finnish, often used in everyday conversation.
puolesta
Exempel:
He spoke towards the importance of education.
Hän puhui koulutuksen puolesta.
The committee voted towards the new policy.
Komitea äänesti uuden politiikan puolesta.
Användning: formalSammanhang: Used in discussions or arguments to indicate support for something.
Notera: This usage is more common in formal contexts, such as meetings or debates.
suuntaan
Exempel:
She turned towards him.
Hän kääntyi hänen suuntaansa.
They are moving towards a solution.
He liikkuvat ratkaisun suuntaan.
Användning: informalSammanhang: Used to describe a change in direction or focus.
Notera: This meaning can imply a more abstract direction, not just physical.
kohtaan
Exempel:
He directed his comments towards the audience.
Hän suuntasi kommenttinsa yleisöön.
She looked towards the horizon.
Hän katsoi kohtaan horisonttia.
Användning: formal/informalSammanhang: Used when indicating a target or recipient of an action.
Notera: This usage emphasizes the target of an action rather than just direction.
Synonymer för Towards
toward
Similar to 'towards,' 'toward' indicates movement in the direction of something or someone.
Exempel: He walked toward the store.
Notera: Both 'toward' and 'towards' are used interchangeably in American English, but 'toward' is more commonly used in American English.
to
'To' can indicate direction or location, similar to 'towards,' but it is more general and versatile in its usage.
Exempel: She pointed to the sky.
Notera: While 'towards' specifically indicates movement in a particular direction, 'to' can be used in various contexts beyond physical movement.
Towardss uttryck och vanliga fraser
Lean towards
To have a slight preference for something or someone.
Exempel: I lean towards the idea of going out for dinner tonight.
Notera: This phrase emphasizes a tendency or inclination rather than physical movement.
A step towards
An action or gesture indicating progress or movement in a certain direction.
Exempel: His apology was a step towards reconciliation.
Notera: It signifies progress or advancement rather than just the general concept of moving towards something.
Hostile towards
Showing unfriendliness or opposition towards someone or something.
Exempel: She felt his attitude was hostile towards her.
Notera: It conveys a negative or adversary stance rather than a neutral movement.
Attitude towards
One's feelings or opinions about something or someone.
Exempel: Her attitude towards work is very positive.
Notera: It refers to feelings or opinions held about something rather than physical movement.
Contribute towards
To give or help in achieving a particular result or goal.
Exempel: Every bit helps when you contribute towards a good cause.
Notera: It signifies participating in achieving a goal rather than just moving towards it.
Biased towards
Having a preference or inclination that unfairly influences judgment.
Exempel: The judge seemed biased towards the defendant.
Notera: It indicates a skewed preference rather than a general movement in a direction.
Take steps towards
To initiate actions that lead to progress or change in a specific direction.
Exempel: He decided to take steps towards improving his health by joining a gym.
Notera: It emphasizes the initiation of actions leading to progress, rather than just moving towards a goal.
Feelings towards
Emotions or sentiments held about someone or something.
Exempel: She harbored mixed feelings towards her ex-boyfriend.
Notera: It refers to emotions or sentiments rather than physical movement.
Towardss vardagliga (slang) uttryck
Head towards
This slang term means to move or go in the direction of a specific place or destination. 'Head towards' is a casual and colloquial way of expressing movement.
Exempel: Let's head towards the beach for some relaxation.
Notera: The slang term 'head towards' is more informal and conversational compared to the original word 'towards'. It is commonly used in spoken language to indicate a direction.
Toward(s)
'Toward(s)' is the original word 'towards' without the added 's'. It means in the direction of something or moving closer to a particular point.
Exempel: We should walk toward the city center.
Notera: The term 'toward(s)' is a more concise and slightly less formal form of 'towards'. It is commonly used in spoken language and maintains the same meaning.
Move towards
To 'move towards' something means to physically shift position or direction in the general vicinity of a particular object or location.
Exempel: The dog started to move towards the sound.
Notera: The slang term 'move towards' implies actual physical movement in a direction, distinguishing it from the general concept expressed by the word 'towards'. It is commonly used to indicate action or intent.
Head in the direction of
This slang term is a more descriptive way of saying 'head towards'. It conveys the idea of moving towards a particular destination or point.
Exempel: Let's head in the direction of the park for a picnic.
Notera: 'Head in the direction of' provides a clearer image of movement towards a specific place compared to the more generic term 'towards'. It is often used to emphasize the intended destination.
Go towards
To 'go towards' something means to travel or proceed in the direction of a specific location or goal.
Exempel: I'm going towards the store to pick up some groceries.
Notera: The slang term 'go towards' emphasizes the action of traveling or moving, highlighting the purposeful movement in a direction. It is commonly used in casual conversations.
Make one's way towards
This slang term conveys the idea of progressing or traveling towards a certain destination or event.
Exempel: We need to make our way towards the festival before it gets too crowded.
Notera: 'Make one's way towards' emphasizes the journey or progression towards a location or objective. It suggests a deliberate effort in moving towards a specific place.
Proceed towards
To 'proceed towards' something is to continue or advance in the direction of a particular destination or objective.
Exempel: Let's proceed towards the meeting room for the presentation.
Notera: The slang term 'proceed towards' implies a continuous movement or progression towards a specific point. It is often used in formal or professional settings to indicate movement in a particular direction.
Towards - Exempel
Towards the end of the movie, the plot became more interesting.
Elokuvan loppua kohti juoni muuttui mielenkiintoisemmaksi.
The company is working towards a more sustainable future.
Yritys työskentelee kohti kestävämpää tulevaisuutta.
The new regulations are towards improving safety in the workplace.
Uudet säännökset ovat kohti turvallisuuden parantamista työpaikalla.
Towardss grammatik
Towards - Adposition (Adposition) / Preposition eller underordnad konjunktion (Preposition or subordinating conjunction)
Lemma: towards
Böjningar
Stavelser, Avgränsning och Betoning
towards innehåller 2 stavelser: to • ward
Fonetik transkription: ˈtō-ərd
to ward , ˈtō ərd (Den röda stavelsen är betonad)
Towards - Betydelse och användningsfrekvens
Ordets frekvens- och betydelseindex indikerar hur ofta ett ord förekommer i ett givet språk. Ju mindre antalet är, desto oftare används ordet. De vanligast använda orden sträcker sig vanligtvis från cirka 1 till 4000.
towards: 300 - 400 (Extremt Vanlig).
Detta betydelseindex hjälper dig att fokusera på de mest användbara orden under din språkinlärningsprocess.
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