Sök
to soak
01
blötlägga, genomdränka
to put something in a liquid for a period of time to allow it to absorb or become saturated
Transitive: to soak sth | to soak sth in a liquid
Example
She soaked her feet in warm water after a long day of walking.
The chef soaked the beans overnight before cooking them.
He soaked the stained shirt in soapy water to remove the dirt.
1.1
dränka, blöta
to make someone or something extremely wet
Transitive: to soak sb/sth
Example
The sudden downpour soaked everyone at the outdoor concert, leaving them drenched and scrambling for cover.
She accidentally left the window open during the storm, and the rain soaked the entire living room carpet.
The heavy waves crashed over the deck of the boat, soaking the crew with cold, salty water.
02
belasta, ta ut
to impose high charges, taxes, or fees on something or someone
Transitive: to soak sb
Example
The government decided to soak the wealthy with higher taxes to fund the new project.
The luxury tax aims to soak those buying expensive items like yachts and private jets.
They were soaked with fines for missing the deadline to pay their taxes.
03
genomdränka, blöta
(of a liquid) to completely seep or spread through something
Intransitive: to soak into sth | to soak through sth
Example
The rain soaked through his jacket, leaving him drenched.
The coffee soaked into the fabric of the towel, leaving a stain.
The oil soaked into the wood, enhancing its natural texture.
04
glödga, värma
to heat metal until it is soft enough to shape or mold
Transitive: to soak a metal
Example
The blacksmith soaked the iron in the forge to prepare it for shaping.
Before hammering the metal into shape, they soaked it in the fire for hours.
The metal was soaked until it turned red-hot, ready for the craftsman ’s tools.
05
dricka, supen
to drink a large amount of alcohol or liquid, often excessively
Intransitive
Example
After a long week, they decided to soak at the pub and unwind.
They soaked all night, celebrating their big win.
The group soaked together, toasting to the success of the project.
5.1
berusa sig, dricka sig full
to make oneself intoxicated by drinking alcohol, often excessively
Transitive: to soak oneself
Example
He soaked himself at the party and had trouble walking home.
He soaked himself again at the weekend, forgetting how much he had drunk.
He soaked himself at the bar, drinking until he could n’t stand.
06
slå, träffa
to strike someone or something forcefully or hit it hard
Transitive: to soak sb/sth
Example
He soaked the punching bag with a powerful series of hits.
The boxer soaked his opponent with a strong right hook.
She soaked the door with a firm kick to break it open.
Soak
01
blötning, inblötning
washing something by allowing it to soak
02
inblötläggning, blötläggning
the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
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