Ordbok
Engelska - Italienska

Leg

lɛɡ
Extremt Vanlig
800 - 900
800 - 900
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Gamba, Ginocchio, Punta

Betydelser av Leg på italienska

Gamba

Exempel:
He broke his leg playing football.
Si è rotto la gamba giocando a calcio.
She crossed her legs while sitting.
Ha incrociato le gambe mentre seduta.
Användning: Formal/InformalSammanhang: General usage referring to the body part
Notera: The most common translation for 'leg' in Italian

Ginocchio

Exempel:
Bend your leg at the knee.
Piega la gamba al ginocchio.
Her knee hurt after the fall.
Le faceva male il ginocchio dopo la caduta.
Användning: Formal/InformalSammanhang: Can refer to the knee as part of the leg
Notera: Used when specifically talking about the knee as a joint

Punta

Exempel:
She kicked the ball with her leg.
Ha calciato il pallone con la punta del piede.
He hurt the tip of his leg.
Si è fatto male alla punta della gamba.
Användning: Formal/InformalSammanhang: Refers to the tip or end of the leg
Notera: Used in specific contexts where the tip of the leg is important

Synonymer för Leg

Limbs

Limbs refer to the arms and legs of a person or animal. It is a more general term that can include both arms and legs.
Exempel: She stretched her limbs after sitting for hours.
Notera: Leg specifically refers to the lower limb of the body, while limbs encompass both arms and legs.

Lower limb

The lower limb refers to the part of the body from the hip to the toes, including the thigh, knee, leg, ankle, and foot.
Exempel: He injured his lower limb while playing soccer.
Notera: Leg is a more colloquial term, while lower limb is a medical or anatomical term.

Extremity

Extremity refers to the farthest or outermost part of something. In the context of the body, it can refer to the hands or feet.
Exempel: The extremity of the leg was swollen due to the injury.
Notera: Leg specifically refers to the lower limb, while extremity can refer to both hands and feet.

Shank

The shank is the part of the leg between the knee and the ankle.
Exempel: The ball hit him on the shank of his leg.
Notera: Shank is a more specific term referring to a particular part of the leg, while leg is a broader term encompassing the entire lower limb.

Legs uttryck och vanliga fraser

Break a leg

This phrase is used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance or a challenging task.
Exempel: Before going on stage, the director said, 'Break a leg!' to the actors.
Notera: The literal meaning of 'break a leg' is different from the intended meaning of wishing good luck.

Leg up

To have a leg up means to have an advantage or a head start in a particular situation.
Exempel: Her previous experience working in a similar industry gave her a leg up in the job interview.
Notera: The phrase 'leg up' metaphorically refers to having an advantage, not the physical body part.

On one's last legs

When someone is on their last legs, it means they are extremely tired, worn out, or close to exhaustion.
Exempel: After running the marathon, I was on my last legs and could barely walk.
Notera: The phrase 'last legs' refers to a person's physical condition, not just their lower limbs.

Pull someone's leg

To pull someone's leg means to tease or joke with someone in a light-hearted manner.
Exempel: I was just pulling your leg when I said you had to wear a silly hat to the party.
Notera: The phrase 'pull someone's leg' is figurative and does not involve physically pulling someone's limb.

Legwork

Legwork refers to the physical and often tedious work or effort put into achieving a goal or completing a task.
Exempel: She did all the legwork for the project by researching and gathering information.
Notera: The term 'legwork' is about putting in effort and work, not specifically related to the body part.

Get a leg up

To get a leg up means to gain an advantage or to improve one's position relative to others.
Exempel: Taking extra courses during the summer can help you get a leg up on your classmates.
Notera: Similar to 'leg up,' this phrase refers to gaining an advantage, not a physical action involving the leg.

Cost an arm and a leg

When something costs an arm and a leg, it means it is very expensive or costs a significant amount of money.
Exempel: The new smartphone costs an arm and a leg, but it has all the latest features.
Notera: The phrase 'arm and a leg' is a hyperbolic expression for high cost and does not involve literal body parts.

Legs vardagliga (slang) uttryck

Legit

Informal term derived from 'legitimate', meaning authentic, genuine, or excellent.
Exempel: That new restaurant is legit; the food is amazing!
Notera: It is slang for legitimate, emphasizing something as being genuine or of high quality.

Leggy

Describing someone who has long and shapely legs.
Exempel: She has a great figure, very tall and leggy.
Notera: It focuses specifically on the appearance and length of the legs, often referring to attractiveness.

Leg it

To run or move quickly, especially to escape or get somewhere fast.
Exempel: We better leg it if we want to catch the train on time!
Notera: It suggests a sense of urgency or speed in movement, typically in a hurried or hurriedly manner.

Leg work

Refers to the effort, groundwork, or initial investigation put into a task or project.
Exempel: I did all the leg work for the project, now we just need to finalize it.
Notera: It highlights the preliminary or foundational work done before reaching a goal or completion.

Legless

Used to describe someone who is extremely drunk or incapacitated.
Exempel: After a few drinks, he was completely legless and couldn't even stand up.
Notera: It humorously suggests a lack of control over one's body or movements due to excessive alcohol consumption.

Legroom

Referring to the amount of space available for one's legs, especially in vehicles or seating areas.
Exempel: I prefer sitting in the emergency exit row for the extra legroom on long flights.
Notera: It specifically denotes the space allocated for comfortably extending one's legs, typically in transportation or seating arrangements.

Leg - Exempel

Use the affected arm or leg.
Usa il braccio o la gamba interessati.

Legs grammatik

Leg - Substantiv (Noun) / Substantiv, singular eller massa (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: leg
Böjningar
Substantiv, plural (Noun, plural): legs, leg
Substantiv, singular eller massa (Noun, singular or mass): leg
Stavelser, Avgränsning och Betoning
Leg innehåller 1 stavelser: leg
Fonetik transkription: ˈleg
leg , ˈleg (Den röda stavelsen är betonad)

Leg - 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.
Leg: 800 - 900 (Extremt Vanlig).
Detta betydelseindex hjälper dig att fokusera på de mest användbara orden under din språkinlärningsprocess.
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