Ordbok
Engelska - Norska

Contain

kənˈteɪn
Extremt Vanlig
500 - 600
500 - 600
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.

inneholde, ha med, begrense, holde tilbake

Betydelser av Contain på norska (bokmål)

inneholde

Exempel:
This box contains my old toys.
Denne boksen inneholder mine gamle leker.
The book contains valuable information.
Boken inneholder verdifull informasjon.
Användning: formalSammanhang: Used in contexts where something is included or held within something else.
Notera: Used when referring to physical objects or abstract concepts that are included within a larger whole.

ha med

Exempel:
The report contains several recommendations.
Rapporten har med flere anbefalinger.
The recipe contains nuts.
Oppskriften har med nøtter.
Användning: informalSammanhang: Common in everyday conversation when talking about items or elements included in something.
Notera: Often used in less formal contexts, especially when discussing lists or ingredients.

begrense

Exempel:
We need to contain the spread of the disease.
Vi må begrense spredningen av sykdommen.
The fire was contained quickly.
Brannen ble begrenset raskt.
Användning: formalSammanhang: Used in contexts related to controlling or limiting something, often in emergency or strategic situations.
Notera: This meaning emphasizes control and limitation rather than inclusion.

holde tilbake

Exempel:
She tried to contain her laughter.
Hun prøvde å holde tilbake latteren.
He couldn't contain his excitement.
Han kunne ikke holde tilbake sin begeistring.
Användning: informalSammanhang: Used in emotional contexts where someone is trying to manage their feelings.
Notera: This meaning is often used in relation to emotions or reactions that are difficult to suppress.

Synonymer för Contain

hold

To hold means to have the capacity to contain or store something within.
Exempel: The jar can hold up to one liter of water.
Notera:

retain

To retain means to keep or hold onto something within.
Exempel: The contract retains the right to terminate the agreement.
Notera:

store

To store means to keep or put away something for future use within a designated space.
Exempel: The warehouse can store large quantities of goods.
Notera:

enclose

To enclose means to surround or include something within a barrier or container.
Exempel: Please enclose a copy of your ID with the application form.
Notera:

conceal

To conceal means to hide or keep something out of sight within.
Exempel: The secret compartment concealed important documents.
Notera:

Contains uttryck och vanliga fraser

Contain oneself

To control or restrain one's emotions or reactions.
Exempel: She could barely contain herself when she heard the good news.
Notera: This phrase emphasizes emotional control rather than physical containment.

Contain information

To have or hold within; to include or comprise.
Exempel: The report contains valuable information about the market trends.
Notera: In this context, 'contain' refers to holding or including information within a document or source.

Contain one's excitement

To restrain or manage one's feelings of excitement.
Exempel: She struggled to contain her excitement as she opened the gift.
Notera: This phrase specifically refers to controlling the feeling of excitement.

Contain a situation

To prevent a situation from worsening or spreading.
Exempel: The police worked to contain the situation before it escalated further.
Notera: In this case, 'contain' implies managing or restricting a situation to a specific area or level.

Contain a virus

To control or limit the spread of a virus or disease.
Exempel: The antivirus software can effectively contain the virus and prevent it from spreading.
Notera: Here, 'contain' refers to restricting the spread of a virus rather than physical containment.

Contain one's anger

To control or suppress feelings of anger.
Exempel: He struggled to contain his anger during the argument.
Notera: This phrase focuses on managing and controlling feelings of anger.

Contain a fire

To control or confine a fire within a specific area.
Exempel: The firefighters worked quickly to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby buildings.
Notera: In this context, 'contain' refers to restricting the fire within a certain boundary.

Contain your curiosity

To restrain or control one's desire to know or learn more about something.
Exempel: I couldn't contain my curiosity about the mysterious package on the table.
Notera: This phrase specifically relates to managing the feeling of curiosity.

Contain a leak

To control or stop the flow of a liquid or gas that is escaping from a container or pipe.
Exempel: The plumber was called to contain the leak in the kitchen sink.
Notera: In this case, 'contain' refers to preventing the leak from spreading or causing further damage.

Contains vardagliga (slang) uttryck

Contain the giggles

This slang means to try not to laugh or suppress laughter in a situation where it is inappropriate or unwanted.
Exempel: She struggled to contain the giggles during the serious meeting.
Notera: The slang term 'contain the giggles' specifically refers to trying to hold back laughter, while 'contain' alone does not convey this specific context.

Contain the urge

To resist or control a strong desire or impulse, typically something that may be considered indulgent or inappropriate.
Exempel: Despite the temptation, she managed to contain the urge to eat the last piece of cake.
Notera: The slang term 'contain the urge' highlights the act of controlling a specific desire, while 'contain' on its own does not emphasize a particular impulse.

Contain the excitement

To restrain or manage feelings of joy or enthusiasm when faced with exciting news or events.
Exempel: He could barely contain the excitement when he found out he got the job.
Notera: While 'contain' generally means to hold or limit something within certain boundaries, 'contain the excitement' focuses on managing feelings of joy or enthusiasm specifically.

Contain the tears

To try to suppress or control one's tears or emotions, especially in a situation where showing them openly may not be appropriate.
Exempel: She tried to contain the tears as she listened to the heartbreaking story.
Notera: The slang term 'contain the tears' highlights the act of trying to hold back tears in a specific context, whereas 'contain' does not specify emotions in this way.

Contain - Exempel

The box contains various tools.
Boksen inneholder ulike verktøy.
The book contains a lot of useful information.
Boken inneholder mye nyttig informasjon.
The recipe contains a list of ingredients.
Oppskriften inneholder en liste over ingredienser.

Contains grammatik

Contain - Verb (Verb) / Verb, grundform (Verb, base form)
Lemma: contain
Böjningar
Verb, dåtid (Verb, past tense): contained
Verb, gerundium eller presens particip (Verb, gerund or present participle): containing
Verb, 3:e person singular presens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): contains
Verb, grundform (Verb, base form): contain
Verb, presens inte 3:e person singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): contain
Stavelser, Avgränsning och Betoning
contain innehåller 2 stavelser: con • tain
Fonetik transkription: kən-ˈtān
con tain , kən ˈtān (Den röda stavelsen är betonad)

Contain - 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.
contain: 500 - 600 (Extremt Vanlig).
Detta betydelseindex hjälper dig att fokusera på de mest användbara orden under din språkinlärningsprocess.
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