to spell
01
stava, skriva korrekt
to write or say the letters that form a word one by one in the right order
Transitive: to spell a word
Exempel
He struggles to spell the word " restaurant " correctly.
Han kämpar för att stava ordet "restaurang" korrekt.
I often use a dictionary to help me spell difficult words.
Jag använder ofta en ordbok för att hjälpa mig att stava svåra ord.
1.1
stava, skriva korrekt
to be the letters being put together in the correct order form a particular word
Transitive: to spell a word
Exempel
The letters " c-a-t " spell the word " cat. "
Bokstäverna "c-a-t" stavar ordet "katt".
The sequence of letters " h-o-u-s-e " spells the word " house. "
Bokstavsföljden "h-o-u-s-e" stavar ordet "hus".
02
betyda, ange
to indicate or signify something, often in a clear or explicit way
Transitive: to spell a situation or sentiment
Exempel
His sudden silence spelled trouble for the project.
Hans plötsliga tystnad innebar problem för projektet.
The dark clouds gathering overhead spelled an imminent storm.
De mörka molnen som samlade sig ovanför förutsade en annalkande storm.
03
ersätta, tillfälligt överta
to temporarily take over or substitute for another person's duties or responsibilities
Transitive: to spell sb
Exempel
Sarah 's assistant will spell her during her lunch break so she can take a rest.
Sarahs assistent kommer att ersätta henne under hennes lunchrast så att hon kan vila.
I need someone to spell me at the reception desk while I take a quick break.
Jag behöver någon som kan ersätta mig vid receptionen medan jag tar en snabb paus.
04
förtrolla, trollbinda
to captivate or enchant someone or something through magical or compelling means
Transitive: to spell sb
Exempel
Her captivating smile had the power to spell anyone who gazed upon her, leaving them mesmerized by her beauty.
Hennes förtrollande leende hade kraften att trollbinda alla som tittade på henne, och lämna dem fascinerade av hennes skönhet.
The magician 's tricks and illusions were so skillful that they seemed to spell the entire audience.
Trollkarlens trick och illusioner var så skickliga att de verkade förtrolla hela publiken.
Spell
01
a mental or emotional state as if caused by magic
Exempel
She seemed caught in a spell of fear.
The music cast a spell over the audience.
02
a period of work, duty, or activity after which one is relieved or replaced
Exempel
He worked a long spell in the kitchen before taking a break.
Nurses take turns, each covering a spell of night duty.
03
en kort period, en kort stund
a short period of time of something particular
Exempel
After a brief spell of rain, the sun came out again.
Efter en kort period av regn kom solen fram igen.
She experienced a dizzy spell and had to sit down.
Hon upplevde en attack av yrsel och var tvungen att sätta sig.
04
a set of words believed to have magical power
Exempel
The witch recited a spell to turn the frog into a prince.
Ancient texts describe spells for healing or protection.
Lexikalt Träd
misspell
speller
spelling
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